Master of Engineering (Water Resources Management)

You will learn advanced water and environmental engineering, developing the skills 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 

Also key to the degree is the development and application of research methods and skills. These will be invaluable when you begin work on your master thesis.

Our UniSA STEM Professional Practice Program allows you to apply the skills and knowledge you've acquired throughout your degree in real-world settings.

Degree structure

FIRST YEAR
 

• Soil Mechanics
• Hydraulics and Hydrology
• Research Data Analysis
• Geographical Information Systems and Analysis
• Water Resources Systems Design
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Design of Flood and Drainage Systems

SECOND YEAR
 

• Engineering Masters Industrial Experience
• Engineering and Environmental Masters Design Project
• Masters Research Theory and Practice
• Masters Research Project

• 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]

FEES 

AUD$ 38,800 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL)

There are a wide range of career options for highly qualified engineers, with employment opportunities in engineering consulting firms, construction companies, and local, state and federal government. You could consider:
 

• engineering project manager: ensuring projects are completed according to project plans; managing project team resources; scheduling, preparation and resource forecasting for engineering and other technical activities; managing vendors and suppliers
• engineering operations manager: supervising and leading teams of engineers, scientists and technicians who work on projects; overseeing production and quality control; directing operations, testing and maintenance; planning and scheduling, client consulting, budgetary responsibilities
• water resources engineer: designing pump systems, pipelines and treatment plants for handling wastewater; working on flood control projects and mapping out drainage systems for dealing with water flow; working on fresh water supply systems, such as for drinking water