The masters program requires the completion of either:

A two-thirds coursework of six core and two elective subjects, and one third research project course
or
A five-sixths coursework of six core and four elective subjects, and one sixth research project course

The program is designed to be completed within one calendar year (February to February). The first two semesters are taken up primarily with formal coursework. The research project may commence at the start of semester 2 (July) and is finalised during the summer semester (November to February).

The Research Project

Students will undertake a research project that is the equivalent of either two or four electives.

Projects may be instigated in the student’s home country or provided in Australia. Students are expected to attend seminars and may be called upon to present a seminar on their research project. The project may be undertaken at any of the three participating universities or two centres, provided that an appropriate supervisor is available.

Tasmin Hamed Eusuff Graduate Currently undertaking further postgraduate studies I found the syllabus of the program especially useful. Thanks to the excellent teaching staff, my knowledge of this field has been considerably enhanced. My computer skills have also improved. It was fun attending the three universities and I found the pooling of resources from the three universities and two centres to be most beneficial for students.

Other Course Options

Students with limited study requirements or those who are not qualified to enter the Masters Program directly may apply for admission into the Graduate Certificate offered in semester 1 (early March to end June), or the Graduate Diploma of two semesters (late February to end November):

  Graduate Certificate

This course comprises five of the six core subjects of the Masters Program (excluding the Introductory Unit subject).

  Graduate Diploma

The Graduate Diploma course comprises all six semester 1 core subjects and three semester 2 elective subjects chosen from the Masters Program.

  Masters Program

The three South Australian universities offer the Master of Engineering, Master of Applied Science, or Master of Science in Hydrology and Water Resources, depending on the candidate's undergraduate degree.