About the course

Gain real-life skills, take part in wine events and build industry connections. Students are mentored and taught by winemaking professionals and viticulture researchers, gaining skills and experience in a real-world setting. Research projects, field trips, guest speakers and vitally, semester breaks during harvest allowing students to work a paid vintage are essential to learners' growth and connection with industry. Second and third-year students may take up a cellar hand, viticulture assistant or similar roles during vintage, allowing them to apply their knowledge in a real-world setting and gain valuable work experience. Years one and two consist mainly of core papers, focussing on plant and soil sciences, viticulture practises, vineyard management, wine production, wine chemistry and analysis. You will enjoy learning to taste wine with the professionals and may even get the opportunity to be a part of local wine awards and competitions. Students have the flexibility with the programme delivery to base themselves locally or nationally. Whether you are studying in New Zealand's most productive wine region, Marlborough, or other great grape varietal regions, you can be sure of a supportive, interactive and encouraging environment. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Blenheim
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Blenheim
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Blenheim
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Blenheim
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Blenheim
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Blenheim

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology

An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall academic score of at least 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each band), issued within the last two years or the equivalent.

　　Achievement of NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at Level 3 or higher and 20 credits at Level 2 or higher) including:

　　A minimum of 14 credits at Level 3 or higher in each of three subjects from the list of approved subjects

　　A minimum of 10 credits at Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Māori made up of:

　　5 credits in reading

　　5 credits in writing

　　AND

　　A minimum of

　　10 credits at Level 1* or above in Numeracy, made up of:

　　achievement standards – specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects, or

　　unit standards - package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627- all three required).

　　or

　　Any qualification (New Zealand or overseas) recognised by NZQA as being equivalent to achievement of NCEA Level 3

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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