Water Resources Management
A postgraduate program
Fast facts
Course type: | Postgraduate (coursework) |
| Availability (full-time or part-time): | Full-time |
| Location: | On campus |
Courses
| Course name | Units | Duration (full-time equivalent) | GradStart code | CRICOS code |
| Graduate Certificate in Water Resources Management | 18 units | 6 months | N/A | 056803B |
| Graduate Diploma in Water Resources Management | 36 units | 1 year | N/A | 056804A |
| Master of Water Resources Management | 72 units | 1.5 years | N/A | 056805M |
Overview
Postgraduate programs on three levels of study are offered – Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters – in a unique blend of cross-institutional and cross-faculty study that gives students access to a wide range of expertise, resources and state of the art research facilities. The wide selection of specialised coursework electives and study options in this collaboration allows students to create a program of study that meets their individual needs.
At the certificate and diploma levels students can increase the breadth and depth of their knowledge and application of skills in water resources management. Masters level study options comprise further coursework, a research project or an industry based project which is designed to develop professional awareness in students as they interact with industry experts and current technologies and methodologies.
Flinders University offers a stream in Groundwater Hydrology/Hydrogeology within the Graduate Diploma and Masters degree. Optional topics from streams offered by other partner institutions may also be taken. A complete course prospectus (pdf) can be found on the ICE WaRM website.
The courses articulate and the sequentially developed topics allow progression through the three awards. Candidates who have completed the Graduate Certificate are awarded credit towards the Graduate Diploma. Candidates who have completed the Graduate Diploma are awarded credit towards the Masters.
Unstreamed option topics are available to students as elective topics in the three programs if students undertake the program at another institution. This means students can undertake these topics as part of their award with approval from the home institution. The list of unstreamed option topics include:
- WARM8490 Public Health Aspects of Drinking Water Quality
- WEWARM8414 Special Topic in Groundwater Hydrology WE.
What will I study?
Refer to the program of study: - 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 Centre for Groundwater Studies, the largest centre specialising in groundwater education and research in the southern hemisphere.
- Surveys have ranked Flinders University highly among Australian universities for student satisfaction, teaching quality, teaching and research links, employer satisfaction with students and research spending and publication rate. The student population is about 15,600, with international students making up about 12%. The campus boasts halls of residence and off-campus, affordable accommodation is available nearby. Regular and frequent public transport services the campus on several routes.
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
Domestic students
| International students
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Applicants must meet the following requirements for admission:
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. | Applicants must meet the following requirements for admission:
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. English language requirements: If English is not your 1st language you must meet English language requirements. | ||||
Applications
Domestic students | International students | ||
| Mid-year entry:
| Yes | Mid-year entry:
| Yes |
| Apply through: | Admissions/Prospective Students Office Refer to postgraduate study applications. | Apply through: | International Office |
| Application closing dates: | Contact the Admissions/Prospective Students Office | Application closing dates: | Semester 1, 2009: 30 November 2008 Semester 2, 2009: 31 May 2009 |
Annual fees
Course | Place type | Domestic students | International students |
| Graduate Certificate in Water Resources Management | Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount
| N/A | N/A |
| Full fee paying | $8,820 | $9,950 | |
| Graduate Diploma in Water Resources Management | Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount | N/A | N/A |
| Full fee paying | $17,640 | $19,900 | |
| Master of Water Resources Management | Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount | N/A | N/A |
| Full fee paying | $17,640 | $20,000 |
Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated?
Contact
Faculty of Science and Engineering
Hotline: 1800 803 131 (local call cost)
Email: soak.up.science@flinders.edu.au
Course Coordinator: Prof Craig Simmons
Phone: +61 8 8201 2348
Email: craig.simmons@flinders.edu.au
General domestic students information
Web: Prospective students
Enquiries: Admissions/Prospective Students Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost)
Fax (08) 8201 2580
Email: admissions@flinders.edu.au
General international students information
Web: International students
Enquiries: Ask Flinders
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