A postgraduate program
There will be no new intake in this program in 2013.
For information about the program available from 2014 please contact Professor Okke Batelaan.
Fast facts
Course type: Postgraduate (coursework)
Availability (full-time or part-time): Full-time | Part-time
Location: On campus
Courses
Course name: Graduate Certificate in Water Resources Management
Duration (full-time equivalent): 1 year (part-time only)
GradStart code: Not applicable
CRICOS code: Not applicable
Course name: Graduate Diploma in Water Resources Management
Duration (full-time equivalent): 1 year
GradStart code: Not applicable
CRICOS code: Not applicable
Course name: Master of Water Resources Management
Duration (full-time equivalent): 1.5 years
GradStart code: Not applicable
CRICOS code: Not applicable
Overview
Our postgraduate programs in Water Resources Management give you access to a wide range of expertise, resources and state-of-the-art research facilities to help you increase your knowledge and skills in water resources management.
Graduates are suitable for careers in government departments, consultancies, water management bodies, local government, aid organisations and agricultural organisations.
What will I study?
Refer to the course rule:- Graduate Certificate in Water Resources Management
- Graduate Diploma in Water Resources Management
- Master of Water Resources Management
Why study Water Resources Management at Flinders?
Flinders University, which delivers the groundwater hydrology/hydrogeology stream of these degrees, is the Australian centre for groundwater excellence and home of the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training.
How can I use water resource management knowledge in my career?
Graduates of these programs will find employment with government departments, engineering, environmental and water management consultancies, water management bodies, local government, aid organisations and agricultural organisations.
They may be engineers managing assets or large infrastructure projects, scientists exploring the dynamic inter-relationships of hydrology and aquatic ecosystems, technologists ensuring water treatment processes are safe for humans and the environment or they may be agricultural consultants boosting the efficiency of irrigation programs. The list is long and continually being extended.
The Masters course can also be a pathway to a PhD for those who don’t have honours and want to take a research career path.
Entry requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements for admission:
- completion of a four-year undergraduate degree including honours in a relevant field* (Australian or equivalent); or
- completion of a four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant field* (Australian or equivalent) with relevant experience**; or
- completion of a three-year undergraduate degree plus honours in a relevant field* (Australian or equivalent); or
- completion of a three-year undergraduate degree in a relevant field* (Australian or equivalent) with relevant experience** (requiring student to enter at Graduate Certificate level).
It is assumed that all applicants will have a demonstrated background in mathematics at least equivalent to Year 12 mathematics in Australia (e.g. Mathematical Studies in South Australia).
* Engineering and Science are considered as relevant fields.
** Relevant experience will need to be demonstrated to an appropriate level and will be assessed at the discretion of the Program Director.
International students: Entry and English language requirements
Applications
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| Mid year entry: | Not applicable |
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| Application closing dates: | Not applicable
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| Mid year entry: | No applicable |
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| Application closing dates: | Not applicable
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Annual fees
| Course | Domestic students | International students |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate in Water Resources Management | Place type: Full fee paying Fee to be advised | Not applicable |
| Graduate Diploma in Water Resources Management | Place type: Full fee paying Fee to be advised | Not applicable |
| Master of Water Resources Management | Place type: Full fee paying Fee to be advised | Not applicable |
Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated?
