Master of Water Resource Management

The program provides participants with a broad understanding of the issues involved in water resources management and development. Participants are able to focus on various areas of water resources management by tailoring their programs to their specific needs and interests.

Participants are able to choose from a wide range of elective subjects and focus their program on various areas including water science and engineering, management or institutional aspects of water resources.

• acquire skills in the planning, developing and managing of water resource systems in a sustainable manner;
• gain experience of research in a chosen area of water resources management, development and use;
• gain advanced knowledge of principles and implementation of integrated water resources management.

Restricted Elective Subjects (a minimum of 25 points)

Elective Subjects: up to a maximum of 50 points

aken from the Electives List or other subjects approved by the Course Coordinator. A student may only take up to a maximum of 25 points by research.

4 year degree in engineering or science in a relevant discipline with an average grade of at least 65% or via pathway (average grade equivalent to at least 65% at the University of Melbourne).

Language Requirements

International students and students whose prior qualifications are from a university overseas where English is not the official language of instruction and examination need to supply proof of academic English language competency. Proof acceptable to the University includes:

Original evidence of an English Language test score at a sitting within the last 24 months of either -

TOEFL - at least 577 and a TWE of at least 4.5 (paper based) or a TOEFL of at least 233 with an Essay Rating of at least 4.5 (computer based)
or
IELTS - at least 6.5. (A minimum band score of 6 is required in the Academic Writing module).

Entry under a slightly lower Engineering alternative* English Language entry requirement is available as follows:

TOEFL - at least 550, with a TWE of 4 or the computer based TOEFL of at least 213 with an Essay Rating Score of at least 4 and agreeing in writing to undertake and pass an ESL subject in the first semester of study at The University of Melbourne
or
IELTS - at least 6 and agreeing in writing to undertake and pass an ESL subject in the first semester of study at The University of Melbourne.

* The Faculty of Engineering's English Language alternative may affect the duration and cost of your course.