Master of Engineering (Water Resources Management)
Degree Level Postgraduate
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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
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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.
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.
Study at the new Adelaide University in 2026
The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia are combining their strengths to create a new university for the future, Adelaide University, opening in January 2026.
From 4 August 2025, the University of Adelaide and University of South Australia will no longer be accepting applications for new students.
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
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