Master of Engineering (Water Resources Management), University of South Australia (UniSA). 2025 information for Australian students

Australian students

Start Date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
2 year(s) full-time

Program Code
LMCL

SATAC Code
4CM160 (Internal)
4CM161 (Internal)
4CM162 (Internal)

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Mode
On-campus

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry requirements
Applicants must have successfully completed a Bachelor degree in civil engineering or a related discipline. A related discipline may be other four-year duration engineering or science degrees depending on the specialisation selected.

Applicants who have successfully completed an Engineers Australia/Washington Accord accredited Bachelor degree in civil engineering, or a Graduate Certificate in civil engineering, are eligible to enter the program with 0.5 EFTSL Advanced Standing and complete the program in 1.5 years of full time study or equivalent part time study.

Applicants who have successfully completed an Engineers Australia/Washington Accord accredited Honours degree in civil engineering, or a Graduate Diploma in civil engineering, are eligible to enter the program with 1.0 EFTSL Advanced Standing and complete the program in 1 year of full time study or equivalent part time study.

Applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements, will be assessed on a case by case basis by the Program Director.

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Aim

The Master of Engineering (Water Resources Management) aims to provide graduates and current practitioners with an advanced level of knowledge and skills in a range of areas relevant to the water sector of Civil Engineering.

Content & Structure

The program requires completion of 54 units of core courses and 18 units of elective courses in water resources management (this may vary depending on the length of project selected). On completion of these courses students should be able to:

Apply and synthesise water and environmental engineering theories in solving practical cases
Create and design models to be used in areas such as water resources and water quality management
Adapt hydro - environmental data analysis methods at advanced level
Integrate modelling technology and consolidate GIS applications in forming comprehensive water resources management systems
Develop advanced skills to communicate with water and environmental related professionals

Work-integrated learning is facilitated through the UniSA STEM Professional Practice Program, requiring students to gain at least 450 hours (60 days FTE) of skills and competencies through a range of engagement activities such as placements, internships, guest lectures, industry panels, site visits, networking and events.

From 4 August 2025, the University of South Australia will no longer be accepting applications for new students. Study at Adelaide University.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Soil Mechanics	CIVE 3008	4.5		Rule(s): 4,5,6
Hydraulics and Hydrology	CIVE 3009	4.5		Rule(s): 4,5,6
Research Data Analysis	CIVE 5015	4.5
Geographical Information Systems and Analysis	GEOE 5001	4.5		Rule(s): 5,6
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Water Resources Systems Design	CIVE 3010	4.5		Rule(s): 4,5,6
Geotechnical Engineering	CIVE 3007	4.5		Rule(s): 4,5,6
Design of Flood and Drainage Systems	CIVE 5065	4.5
Elective 1		4.5	Note(s): 1	Rule(s): 5,6
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Engineering Masters Industrial Experience	ENGG 5030	0		Rule(s): 1,2,6
Engineering and Environmental Masters Design Project	CIVE 5091	9	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 3
Masters Research Theory and Practice	ENGG 5020	4.5
Elective 2		4.5	Note(s): 1	Rule(s): 3,5,6
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Masters Research Project	CIVE 5092	9	Note(s): 1
Elective 3		4.5		Rule(s): 3,5,6
Elective 4		4.5		Rule(s): 3

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units

Principles of Project Management	BUSS 5142	4.5
Project Control Methods	BUSS 5163	4.5
Water Quality Modelling	CIVE 5066	4.5
Water Quality and Resources Management	CIVE 5067	4.5
Climate Change Adaptation	CIVE 5074	4.5
Environmental Planning, Climate Change and Sustainability	ARCH 5041	4.5
Environmental Engineering and Modelling	CIVE 4038	4.5
Advanced Soil Mechanics	CIVE 5083	4.5
Green Infrastructure	CIVE 5085	4.5
Natural Resource Management	ENVT 5040	4.5
Valuing the Environment	ENVT 5041	4.5
Environmental Pollution and Monitoring	ENVT 4031	4.5
Water and Wastewater Treatment	CIVE 5094	4.5
Transition to Masters pathway elective list
Green Infrastructure	CIVE 5085	4.5
Advanced Soil Mechanics	CIVE 5083	4.5
Environmental Planning, Climate Change and Sustainability	ARCH 5041	4.5
Climate Change Adaptation	CIVE 5074	4.5
Water Quality and Resources Management	CIVE 5067	4.5
Water Quality Modelling	CIVE 5066	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Engineers Australia (EA) requires students to achieve at least 450 hours/60 days full-time equivalent (FTE) of discipline and/or industry related skills and competencies prior to graduation. At UniSA, students must complete the UniSA STEM Professional Practice Program (PPP) to gain these hours through a range of professional engagement activities such as placements, internships, guest lectures, industry panels, site visits, networking, and industry events. Please contact STEM.placements@unisa.edu.au for more information.

2. Upon completion of the UniSA STEM Professional Practice Program (PPP) students will be invited to enrol in this course and complete the required assessment for the course. The student will not be eligible to graduate until they have obtained a Non-Graded Pass (NGP) for this course.

3. Students who have received 36 units (1 year) of advanced standing must select electives from the Transition to Masters pathway elective list.

4. Applicants who have successfully completed an Engineers Australia/Washington Accord accredited Bachelor degree in civil engineering, or a Graduate Certificate in civil engineering, are eligible to enter the program with 0.5 EFTSL Advanced Standing in lieu of these courses, and complete the program in 1.5 years of full-time study or equivalent part-time study.

5. Applicants who have successfully completed an Engineers Australia/Washington Accord accredited Honours degree in civil engineering, or a Graduate Diploma in civil engineering, are eligible to enter the program with 1.0 EFTSL Advanced Standing in lieu of these courses, and complete the program in 1 year of full-time study or equivalent part-time study.

6. Students undertaking the Transition to Masters pathway from the LHMI Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) will receive advanced standing in lieu of these courses, and complete the program in 1 year of full-time study or equivalent part-time study.

Notes

1. With Program Director approval, students wishing to follow a research pathway (for instance those intending to undertake a PhD) may select an 18-unit two-semester thesis and alternative study plan. Students must consult with the Program Director in their first semester of study to discuss this.

2. Students entering the program with one year of advanced standing who have already completed a similar design project successfully, should enrol in two electives instead of this course.

3. Not all electives will be offered every year. Other options not listed here may only be taken with the prior agreement of the Program Director.

Professional accreditation and recognition

This program is professionally accredited by Engineers Australia and is designed to meet the requirements for graduate membership of Engineers Australia and comparable international institutions through the Washington Accord. Such accreditation is provisional until the program produces its first graduates.

Program Director

Dr Faisal Ahammed

Primary director

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