Master of Engineering (Water Resources Management)

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
2 year(s) full-time

Program Code
LMCL

Fees
AUD$ 32,250 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2016

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
088540M

Entry requirements
Applicants are required to have:
- A completed four-year Bachelors degree in civil engineering or a related discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent; OR
- A Graduate Certificate, or Graduate Diploma in civil engineering
Applicants who have completed a Bachelor degree in civil engineering; or Graduate Certificate in civil engineering, may be 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 civil engineering; or Graduate Diploma in civil engineering, may be 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.

A related discipline may be other four year duration engineering or science degrees depending on the specialisation selected. Applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements, 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 [6.0]
- 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 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 58.5 units of core courses and 13.5 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 YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Principles of Project Management	BUSS 5142	4.5
Geographical Information Systems and Analysis	GEOE 5001	4.5
Seminar in Sustainability	ENVT 5007	4.5
Elective 1		4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Research Theory and Practice	ENGG 4005	4.5
Civil Engineering Design Project	CIVE 4008	9
Elective 2		4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
NBE Masters Thesis Part A	CIVE 5089	9	Note(s): 1
Research Data Analysis	CIVE 5015	4.5
Elective 3		4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
NBE Masters Thesis Part B	CIVE 5090	9	Note(s): 1
Design of Flood and Drainage Systems	CIVE 5065	4.5
Water Quality Modelling	CIVE 5066	4.5

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
YEAR 1 - SP2
Water Quality Management	CIVE 5067	4.5
Environmental Engineering and Modelling	CIVE 4038	4.5
YEAR 1 - SP5
Water Futures	CIVE 5077	4.5
Natural Resource Management	ENVT 5040	4.5
YEAR 2 - SP2
Spatial Analysis and Modelling	GEOE 5016	4.5
Surface Water Hydrology	CIVE 5088	4.5

Rules & notes

Notes

1. Students must undertake both Natural and Built Environments Thesis (SP2) and (SP5). The order in which they take these courses will depend on the study period in which they commence the research project. The courses combine to provide 18 units in total of a single research project for the degree.

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.