Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability (Water Resources Management)

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
2 year(s) full-time

Program Code
LMEV

Fees
AUD$ 28,500 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2015

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.5]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
081826J

Entry requirements
Applicants are required to have a completed Bachelors degree, Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate, or a Graduate Diploma in a related discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent.

Applicants who have completed a Bachelor degree in Science (Honours), or Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; or Environmental Management, 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 completed a Bachelor (Honours) degree in Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Environmental Management; Civil and Environmental Management; or Natural Resource Management, 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 have completed a Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; or Environmental Management, 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 with similar qualifications from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent, will be assessed on a case by case basis
English language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
English language test
- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)
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Aim

The program prepares students for careers in a wide range of resource management agencies and industries and equips them with the knowledge and skills necessary to take a leadership role and responsibility in those organisations.

Content & Structure

The Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability requires the completion of 72 units of courses. Students taking the Water Resources Management specialisation can complete either:

six core courses (27 units), Environmental Management and Sustainability Project (9 units), and eight Water Management electives (36 units) OR
six core courses (27 units), six Water Resources Management electives (27 units), and Environmental Research Project E (18 units).

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Seminar in Sustainability	ENVT 5007	4.5
Environmental Informatics	ENVT 5024	4.5
Elective 1 (List A)		4.5	Note(s): 1,2
Elective 2 (List A)		4.5	Note(s): 1,2
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Community Partnerships	ENVT 5034	4.5
Water Futures	CIVE 5077	4.5
Natural Resource Management	ENVT 5040	4.5
Elective 3 (List A)		4.5	Note(s): 1,2
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Research Theory and Practice	ENGG 4005	4.5
Elective 4 (List B)		4.5	Note(s): 1
Elective 5 (List B)		4.5	Note(s): 1
Elective 6 (List B)		4.5	Note(s): 1
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Students complete one of the following options:
Environmental Management and Sustainability Project	ENVT 5038	9
Elective 7 (List B)		4.5	Note(s): 1
Elective 8 (List B)		4.5	Note(s): 1
OR
Environmental Research Project E	ENVT 5039	18		Rule(s): 1

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Water Resources Management Electives - List A
Principles of Project Management	BUSS 5142	4.5
Geographical Information Systems and Analysis	GEOE 5001	4.5
Environmental Engineering and Modelling	CIVE 4038	4.5
Climate Change and Adaptation Strategies in Water and Environmental Management	CIVE 5074	4.5
Water Resources Management Electives - List B
Sustainable Irrigation Management	CIVE 5075	4.5
Research Data Analysis	CIVE 5015	4.5
Surface Water Hydrology	CIVE 5088	4.5
Green Infrastructure	CIVE 5085	4.5
Groundwater Hydrology	CIVE 5086	4.5
Advances in Water Technology	CIVE 5084	4.5
Hydrology and Water Resources Advanced Topics 1	CIVE 5036	4.5
Water Quality Processes	CHEM 5007	4.5
Design of Flood and Drainage Systems	CIVE 5065	4.5
Water Quality Modelling	CIVE 5066	4.5
Water Quality Management	CIVE 5067	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Students undertaking Environmental Research Project E must have prior approval from the Program Director. Normally this will require a GPA of 6 or greater and demonstrated ability to undertake a research project. Students will normally enrol in this course in their second year of study. Research topics will normally be identified earlier. Students must successfully complete Research Theory and Practice before they can commence Environmental Research Project E.

Notes

1. Not all elective courses will be available in any one year.

2. For elective 1, 2, and 3, students may select other electives from List B in consultation with and permission from the Program Director.