Charles Sturt University
Bachelor of Wine Science
Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia
Level
Bachelor
Duration
3F/6P/D
Campus
Online Education
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
A$9,880 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
2027-03-01
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Wine Science at Charles Sturt University in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
35,003
Staff Ratio
20.0:1
International
10.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
91.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£31,600
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Wine Science
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Wine Science topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Wine Science
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Applicants with recent secondary education Assumed knowledge: English, Chemistry, Mathematics Recommended studies: Successful applicants who do not have an appropriate high school background in chemistry or mathematics are strongly recommended to undertake Introduction to Chemistry (SSS010) and Maths Skills 2 - Intermediate A & B (SSS072 & SSS073) in the University's Study Link program prior to commencing study in the course. Minimum ATAR: 60.00. Refer to the Charles Sturt University general admission criteria. | A completed High School Certificate with minimum required ATAR (including adjustment factors) or equivalent
- or A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR
- or A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification
- or 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification
- or A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies
- or Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies. NOTE: Successful applicants who do not have an appropriate high school background in chemistry or mathematics are strongly recommended to undertake Introductory Chemistry (SSS010) and Maths Skills 2 - Intermediate A & B (SSS072 & SSS073) in the University's Study Link program prior to commencing study in the course. This course contains workplace learning components requiring access to winery or basic winemaking and analysis equipment for the production of wine (WSC202, WSC303) and a four-week placement in a commercial vineyard, winery or wine business (AHT274).
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
35,003
Total students
Staff Ratio
20:1
Students per staff
International Students
10%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative)
8.5/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
91%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£31,600
Average first-year salary