The South African Grape and Wine Research Institute / Department of Viticulture and Oenology offers the postgraduate programmes in Viticulture, Oenology and Wine Biotechnology to obtain the following degrees:
- MSc or MScAgric
- PhD
- DSc
Postgraduate
MSc or MScAgric
Programme Description
The master’s programmes in Food and Wine Production Systems leads to one of the following qualifications: MScAgric (Oenology), MScAgric (Viticulture), MSc (Wine Biotechnology or Food Science). The programme entails two years of master’s studies if the student holds an applicable four year BScAgric degree.
Modules
| Module Name | Module Code | Credits | Module Description |
| 33103 MScAgric in Oenology | 878 | 180 | |
| 33081 MScAgric in Viticulture | 878 | 180 |
Admission requirements
Step 1
| Stellenbosch University’s application form (official application) | Electronic: online application at: http://www.sun.ac.za/pgstudies Foreign students: apply online at: http://www0.sun.ac.za/international |
| Not applicable for current SU students | Please attach the following documents to your online application form:
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Selection procedure
Candidates are selected on merit and according to the following criteria:
- undergraduate academic results
- postgraduate academic results (if applicable)
- practical proficiency
- personal motivation
Feedback from referees (if applicable) is also taken into consideration to evaluate an applicant. All applications are subject to the availability of research funds and laboratory space.
Students who successfully meet the acceptance criteria, are firstly accepted provisionally if the current degree is not completed. The students must pass their exams or thesis with a minimum average of 60%, before they can be finally accepted for the postgraduate study. An unofficial email of acceptance from the DVO will then be issued. The students are however required to wait for the official acceptance letter from the University to register for their studies.
Bursaries
Financial support from the SAGWRI
The SAGWRI may, at its discretion and subject to sufficient funding being available, award the financial support to full-time registered students, if they have not been awarded any other external bursaries. Bursaries are awarded in terms of the regulations of Stellenbosch University. In exceptional cases the SAGWRI/DVO retains the right to make adjustments to bursary supplementations depending on the total value of the bursaries awarded, as well as the performance of the student.
Other postgraduate bursaries (from Stellenbosch University)
Students are strongly encouraged to apply for competative bursaries (e.g. NRF Free-standing Prestige Bursary, NRF Equity Bursary, US Postgraduate Merit Bursary, etc.) through the Office for Postgraduate Bursaries. Several private bursaries are available, e.g. Harry Crossley bursaries; Murray bursary for fulltime study; CJ Theron bursary; Andrew Mellon bursary, etc.
Office for Postgraduate Bursaries
Telephone: 021-808 4208 / e-mail: postgradfunding@sun.ac.za
International students, please refer to to Postgraduate and International Office webpage: http://www0.sun.ac.za/international/postgraduate-student-funding
Bursaries
Please apply online at the following links :
- Electronic: apply online at the pgstudies webpage application here
- Foreign students: apply online at the International Office webpage here
Selection Process and Timeline
Selection Procedure
Candidates are selected by the DVO on merit and according to the following criteria::
- undergraduate academic results
- postgraduate academic results (if applicable)
- practical proficiency
- personal motivation.
Feedback from referees (if applicable) is also taking into consideration to evaluate an applicant. All applications are subject to the availability of research funds and laboratory space.
Students who successfully meet the acceptance criteria, are firstly accepted provisionally if the current degree is not completed. The students must pass their exams or thesis with an minimum average of 60%, before they can be finally accepted for the postgraduate study. A letter of acceptance from the IWBT will then be issued. The students are however required to wait for the official acceptance letter from the University to register for their studies.
Selection Process and Timeline
What will the cost be of my degree?
Please enquire at the Student account office in person or phone Sean Davids at 021-808 3530
You may also get a provisional layout from the postgraduate webpage.
When and how must I register for my degree?
Online registrations via MYMATIES should be available during January or you can register with Faculty secretariat in person at the Administration Building Block A, room 2033, Van Ryneveld street. HonsBSc students need to register by the end of January. Master’s and Doctoral students can register until the end of March. New Doctoral students can only register after a Faculty meeting was held in February and that they have been informed. For International students it is mostly the same, but they do register at the International Office.
This is my first time in Stellenbosch. What will the living costs be?
It all depends if you are accommodated in a hostel or private housing. Stellenbosch is very expensive, so for living costs you will approximately need about R9000 (including accommodation).
I am an international student and want to know if someone will meet me at the airport when I arrive?
The International Office does provide such a service, but you need to complete the arrival sheet and email it to them.
I am an international student who will be starting my degree. I was informed that I do not have any hostel accommodation. What can I do?
The International Office have on their webpage a list of available private housing as well as a list of usefull websites.
MSc coordinator
Administrative enquiries on postgraduate applications:
Administrative enquiries for PG study:
- Ms Lorette de Villiers lorette@sun.ac.za /021-8083770 /E-mail : lorette@sun.ac.za
Head of Department (DVO):
- Prof Wessel du Toit / 021-8082022/ E-mail : wdutoit@sun.ac.za
Interim Director (SAGRWI):
- Prof Melane Vivier mav@sun.ac.za /021-808 3773 / E-mail: mdt@sun.ac.za
At Stellenbosch University
- Web site
http://www.sun.ac.za
- Admissions & Accommodation(Stellenbosch University)
Tel: 021-808 9111 (international +27-21-808 9111)
Division for Student Fees (Stellenbosch University) - Tel. 021-808 4913 (international +27-21-808 4613)
Email: studentaccounts@sun.ac.za - http://www0.sun.ac.za/pgstudies/study-fees
- Division for Postgraduate Bursaries
Tel. 021-808 4208
Email: Postgradfunding@sun.ac.za - Postgraduate and International Office
Tel. +27-21-808 2565
E-mail: interoff@sun.ac.za
http://www0.sun.ac.za/international - Accommodation International Students
Tel:+ 27-21-808 6702 (Grant Leukes) / E-mail: interhouse@sun.ac.za
Postgraduate
PhD
Programme Description
This programme lead to one of the following qualifications: PhD (fields: Oenology, Viticulture or Wine Biotechnology). A dissertation containing original research in one of these fields is required. The programmes focus strongly on research in various specialist fields of Food and Wine Production Systems and they train students to become subject specialists in the fields of food science, oenology, viticulture, grapevine biotechnology and wine biotechnology.
For each field of study a relevant and practically oriented research project is chosen which puts the student in contact with the industry, leading to problem solving in the industry concerned, and also prepares the student to enter the research or professional market. They thus become professionals who can play, either as a team member or individually, a meaningful role in national or international research, teaching and policy making in specialist fields concerned with sustainable and environmentally friendly food production and food safety.
Course content
The student is expected to write a dissertation that contains the results of original research. An oral defense is conducted.
| Module Name | Module Code | Credits | Module Description |
| 33103 Oenology | 978 | 360 | Doctoral dissertation |
| 33081 Viticulture | 978 | 360 | Doctoral dissertation |
Duration
- 3 Years
PhD coordinator
Postgraduate
DSc
Programme Description
The degree DSc is awarded to candidates who have held the PhD or PhD (Agric) degree of this University, or some other equivalent (in the opinion of the Senate) qualification for at least five years, or who have held the MSc or MScAgric degree of this University, or some other adequate (in the opinion of the Senate) qualification for at least seven years, and who have produced advanced original research and/or creative work in Food Science or the Agricultural Sciences, have submitted original and previously published scientific paper(s) of a high standard which indicate(s) that the candidate has made a real and high-quality contribution to the enrichment of the knowledge in Food Science or the Agricultural Sciences and, if required by the examiners, has taken an oral examination to the satisfaction of the University.
Course content
| Module Name | Module Code | Credits | Module Description |
| 33103 Oenology | 998 | 360 | DSc research collection |
| 33081 Viticulture | 998 | 360 | DSc research collection |
Duration
- 3 Years