Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability (Water Management)

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
1.5 year(s) full-time

Program Code
LMES

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
058635G

Entry requirements
Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree, or an equivalent qualification. Applicants who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management and Sustainability will also be eligible for entry.
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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To apply for the next intake, please see the Master of Environmental Science (LMEV).

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 Masters program (Water Management) requires the completion of 54 units of courses. Students can complete either:

four core courses (18 units), Environmental Research Project 1 and Environmental Research Project 2 (18 units), and four Water Management electives (18 units.) OR
four core courses (18 units), four Water Management electives (18 units) and four electives from the Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability (Natural Resource Management) (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		4.5	Note(s): 1,2
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,2
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Water Futures	CIVE 5077	4.5
Community Partnerships	ENVT 5034	4.5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,2
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,2
SECOND YEAR
Environmental Research Project 1	ENVT 5025	9		Rule(s): 2
Environmental Research Project 2	ENVT 5026	9		Rule(s): 2

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Water Management Electives
Water Quality Processes	CHEM 5007	4.5
Advanced Water Quality and Wastewater Management	CIVE 5048	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
Arid Land Water Resources	ENVT 5035	4.5
Climate Change and Adaptation Strategies in Water and Environmental Management	CIVE 5074	4.5
Sustainable Irrigation Management	CIVE 5075	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Credit will not normally be granted for more than one third of the total units of the program.

2. Students undertaking Environmental Research Projects 1 & 2 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 these courses in their second year of study. Research topics will normally be identified earlier. Students must successfully complete Environmental Research Project 1 before they can commence Environmental Research Project 2

Notes

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

2. The Masters program (Water Management) requires the completion of 54 units of courses. Students can complete either: a) four core courses (18 units), Environmental Research Project 1 and Environmental Research Project 2 (18 units), and four Water Management electives (18 units); OR b) four core courses (18 units), four Water Management electives (18 units) and four electives from the Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability (Natural Resource Management) (18 units).

3. The Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice (Environmental Management and Sustainability) provides a pathway for subsequent entry to this program and both awards can be completed in two years of full time study or part time equivalent.