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Master of Engineering (Water Resources Management)

Degree Level Postgraduate

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
2 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus

Program Code
LMCL

Fees
AUD$ 43,700 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025

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 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.

    English language entry requirements

    In addition to meeting academic entry requirements, international students who speak English as a second or additional language must also meet the University's English language entry requirements. The minimum language requirements for this program are:
    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 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.

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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)
Soil Mechanics CIVE 3008 4.5 Rule(s): 4,5,6
Hydraulics and Hydrology CIVE 3009 4.5 Rule(s): 4,5,6
Research Data Analysis CIVE 5015 4.5
Geographical Information Systems and Analysis GEOE 5001 4.5 Rule(s): 5,6
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Water Resources Systems Design CIVE 3010 4.5 Rule(s): 4,5,6
Geotechnical Engineering CIVE 3007 4.5 Rule(s): 4,5,6
Design of Flood and Drainage Systems CIVE 5065 4.5
Elective 1 4.5 Note(s): 1 Rule(s): 5,6
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Engineering Masters Industrial Experience ENGG 5030 0 Rule(s): 1,2,6
Engineering and Environmental Masters Design Project CIVE 5091 9 Note(s): 2 Rule(s): 3
Masters Research Theory and Practice ENGG 5020 4.5
Elective 2 4.5 Note(s): 1 Rule(s): 3,5,6
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Masters Research Project CIVE 5092 9 Note(s): 1
Elective 3 4.5 Rule(s): 3,5,6
Elective 4 4.5 Rule(s): 3
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    Course name Area and cat no. Units
    Principles of Project Management BUSS 5142 4.5
    Project Control Methods BUSS 5163 4.5
    Water Quality Modelling CIVE 5066 4.5
    Water Quality and Resources Management CIVE 5067 4.5
    Climate Change Adaptation CIVE 5074 4.5
    Environmental Planning, Climate Change and Sustainability ARCH 5041 4.5
    Environmental Engineering and Modelling CIVE 4038 4.5
    Advanced Soil Mechanics CIVE 5083 4.5
    Green Infrastructure CIVE 5085 4.5
    Natural Resource Management ENVT 5040 4.5
    Valuing the Environment ENVT 5041 4.5
    Environmental Pollution and Monitoring ENVT 4031 4.5
    Water and Wastewater Treatment CIVE 5094 4.5
    Transition to Masters pathway elective list
    Green Infrastructure CIVE 5085 4.5
    Advanced Soil Mechanics CIVE 5083 4.5
    Environmental Planning, Climate Change and Sustainability ARCH 5041 4.5
    Climate Change Adaptation CIVE 5074 4.5
    Water Quality and Resources Management CIVE 5067 4.5
    Water Quality Modelling CIVE 5066 4.5
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    Rules

    1. Engineers Australia (EA) requires students to achieve at least 450 hours/60 days full-time equivalent (FTE) of discipline and/or industry related skills and competencies prior to graduation. At UniSA, students must complete the UniSA STEM Professional Practice Program (PPP) to gain these hours through a range of professional engagement activities such as placements, internships, guest lectures, industry panels, site visits, networking, and industry events. Please contact STEM.placements@unisa.edu.au for more information.

    2. Upon completion of the UniSA STEM Professional Practice Program (PPP) students will be invited to enrol in this course and complete the required assessment for the course. The student will not be eligible to graduate until they have obtained a Non-Graded Pass (NGP) for this course.

    3. Students who have received 36 units (1 year) of advanced standing must select electives from the Transition to Masters pathway elective list.

    4. 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 in lieu of these courses, and complete the program in 1.5 years of full-time study or equivalent part-time study.

    5. 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 in lieu of these courses, and complete the program in 1 year of full-time study or equivalent part-time study.

    6. Students undertaking the Transition to Masters pathway from the LHMI Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) will receive advanced standing in lieu of these courses, and complete the program in 1 year of full-time study or equivalent part-time study.

    Notes

    1. With Program Director approval, students wishing to follow a research pathway (for instance those intending to undertake a PhD) may select an 18-unit two-semester thesis and alternative study plan. Students must consult with the Program Director in their first semester of study to discuss this.

    2. Students entering the program with one year of advanced standing who have already completed a similar design project successfully, should enrol in two electives instead of this course.

    3. Not all electives will be offered every year. Other options not listed here may only be taken with the prior agreement of the Program Director.

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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Primary director

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