Master of Water Resource Management MWaterRM

at University of Canterbury

The first year (Part I) of the Master of Water Resource Management comprises three core courses, and other relevant courses from the Schedule.
 

In the second year (Part II) you will undertake a research thesis with external stakeholder support and interest to provide you with experience in the sector.
 

• Part I and II: 2 years full-time; up to 4 years part-time.

• Part II (thesis-only): 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.
   

You will normally begin the MWaterRM in February.
 

Compulsory courses:
 

• WATR401 Advanced Water Resources

• WATR402 Water Quality and Quantity Assessment

• WATR403 Water Management, Policy and Planning

Optional courses – choose at least 30 points:

• GEOG404 Resource and Environmental Management (REM) in New Zealand (30 points)

• ENVR410 Concepts and Principles of Environmental Science (15 points)

• ENVR411 Case Studies in Environmental Science (15 points)

• MAST603 Mana Kaitiaki (Māori Resource Management) ( 20 points) (Lincoln University)

• ERST630 Environmental Policy and Planning (20 points) (Lincoln University)

• LWST602 Advanced Resource Management and Planning Law (20 points) (Lincoln University)

• ERST621 Principles of Environmental Impact Assessment (20 points) (Lincoln University)

• ERST632 Economics in Environmental Policy (20 points) (Lincoln University)

Additional recommended course options (45 points) will be made available by the Waterways Centre for Freshwater Management.

Students enrolling for the MWaterRM require a Postgraduate Diploma in Water Resource Management, or a relevant bachelor's degree.
 

English language requirements for postgraduate qualifications
 

If you want to study towards a postgraduate qualification, eg a Postgraduate Diploma, Masters, or PhD you must have one of the following:
 

The cost of studying at University Of Canterbury varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen. Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. The tuition fees for this program is To Be Confirmed.

Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.