BScAgric in Viticulture and Oenology
This programme covers the field of wine production systems and equips you with knowledge of the grapevine, its structure and its scientific manipulation. In this way you are trained to develop, in harmony with the environment, sustainable vineyards that may be used to produce unique wines. You also acquire thorough knowledge of the chemical and biological processes involved in the production of wine and brandy products. Students spend a significant portion of the programme on in-service learning and internships. This gives them work experience, exposure to the industry and knowledge of their chosen professional working environment early on.
Students who have qualified in this field are equipped for a career in the wine industry and related areas for example as winemakers, viticulturists, grapevine breeders, wine analysts, production managers, marketers, technicians, consultants or entrepreneurs.
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Minimum admission requirements – NSC/ IEB
English OR Afrikaans (Home Language or First Additional Language) 50%
Mathematics 60%
Physical Sciences (Physics and Chemistry) 50%
Minimum admission requirements – International curricula
IEB-ISC (NBTs compulsory) IEB-ISC aggregate of at least 60% (excluding Active Citizenry) English OR Afrikaans Home Language or First Additional Language 50% Mathematics 60% Physical Sciences (Physics AND Chemistry) 50%
German Abitur
University Exemption with 60% average
Afrikaans or English, First or
Second Language, 4 (Nam 6)
Maths 6 (Nam 8)
Physics AND Chemistry 4 (Nam 6)
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Diploma)
University Exemption with 60% average
Afrikaans or English, First or Second Language, 4 on HL or 5 on SL
Maths 5 on SL R Maths 4 on HL
Physics AND Chemistry 5 on SL OR Physics AND Chemistry 4 on HL
Cambridge International/Pearson Edexcel AS-level , IGCSE/O-level
University Exemption with
60% average
Afrikaans or English, first or second language, D on AS-Level or C on GCSE/O-Level
Maths C on AS-Level
Physics AND Chemistry D on AS-Level
Cambridge International/Pearson Edexcel A-level , IGCSE/O-level
University Exemption with
60% average
Afrikaans or English,
First or Second Language, E on A-Level or C on GCSE/O-Level
Maths E on A-Level
Physics AND Chemistry E
on A-Level
Programme structure
Full-time