Master of Engineering (Water Resources Management)

UniSA is rated well above world-class for research in engineering.1

In this master degree, teaching and learning is supported by world-class engineering research and industry experience to help advance your expertise and career opportunities. Incorporating strong theoretical teaching, experience-based learning and cutting-edge facilities, we offer the ideal academic blend for graduates to meet the challenges of modern enterprise.

You will learn the latest sophisticated water and environmental engineering theories, and develop the skills to synthesise and apply them to practical cases.

For example, our students recently worked on a South Australian infrastructure project titled North-South Corridor - South Road Planning South of Ashwin Parade to South of Sir Donald Bradman Drive Intersection (Section R4). The industry partner for this was the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure.

1 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)

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.

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

You could also continue with a PhD through one of our dynamic research concentrations.