Master of Engineering (Civil and Water Resources Management)

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
1 year(s) full-time

Program Code
LMCV

Fees
AUD$ 30,750 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2015

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.5]
IELTS reading [6]
IELTS writing [6]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
080232K

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to have:
- A completed four-year Bachelors degree with Honours in civil engineering or a related discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent; OR
- A completed Graduate Certificate in a Civil Engineering from UniSA, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised higher education institution
A related discipline may be other engineering degrees or related 4 year Science degrees with Honours.
Applicants who do not hold an honours degree in Civil Engineering will be assessed on a case by case basis by the Program Director.
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]
- IELTS writing [6]
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 Master of Engineering (Civil and 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 27 units of core courses and 9 units of elective courses in water resources management. 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

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
First Semester (Study Period 1,2 or 3)
Water Quality Processes	CHEM 5007	4.5
Surface Water Hydrology	CIVE 5088	4.5
Elective 1
Elective 2
Second Semester (Study Period 4,5 or 6)
Design of Flood and Drainage Systems	CIVE 5065	4.5
Green Infrastructure	CIVE 5085	4.5
Civil Engineering Research Project	CIVE 5076	9	Note(s): 1

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
ELECTIVES
Research Data Analysis	CIVE 5015	4.5
Hydrology and Water Resources Advanced Topics 1	CIVE 5036	4.5
Water Quality Modelling	CIVE 5066	4.5
Water Quality Management	CIVE 5067	4.5
Sustainable Irrigation Management	CIVE 5075	4.5
Environmental Impact Assessment N	ARCH 5041	4.5
Groundwater Hydrology	CIVE 5086	4.5
Advances in Water Technology	CIVE 5084	4.5
Spatial Analysis and Modelling	GEOE 5016	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. No credit is available in this program. Where students have previously completed a similar course in another program, they may be granted permission to substitute an alternative course with the agreement of the Program Director.

Notes

1. Civil Engineering Research Project must be taken in the final study period of a student's program. It is offered in both SP2 and SP5 each year. Hence, students who commence the program mid-year will take two electives in SP5 instead of Civil Engineering Research Project and replace the two electives in SP2 shown in the schedule with the Civil Engineering Research Project.