Full-time
The first two semesters are module-based, and the final semester is devoted to an individual research project or industry placement in a specialised field of water management, undertaken in Australia or another approved location.
In semester two students choose one of three elective streams. All students work on problem-based learning projects to apply the theoretical knowledge and gain integration skills.
Program structure
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(*Note - full-time option is not available for distance delivery)
Program options
Masters
3 semesters completed in 12 or 18 months
Master of Integrated Water Management - UQ website.
Graduate Diploma
2 semesters completed in 9 months
Graduate Certificate
1 semester completed in 5 months
Graduate Certificate of Integrated Water Management - UQ website.
Course modules
Find out more detail about the course modules taken each semester.
Foundation semester
A multidisciplinary team of lecturers and water practitioners teaches students the foundation skills of integrated water management, emphasising project management and effective communication for cross-sectoral project teamwork.
Integration semester
Integration modules strengthen the broad integrated water management framework introduced in the foundation modules by giving students a deeper understanding of key content areas.
Specialisation semester
Students undertake self-directed project work to consolidate and apply the concepts, principles and methodologies they have learned in the course.
Students select a specialisation area or industry placement that is interesting and valuable to their professional development. They work closely with supervisors and conduct their projects in Australia or overseas. See featured student final projects.
Elective streams
Field trips
Semester 1
Three-day field trip to North Stradbroke Island (cost of trip from Brisbane covered in course fees).
Semester 2
14-day field trip to Western Australia, covering most of one Semester 2 module (cost of trip from within Australia covered in course fees).
Optional Thailand field trip
10-day field trip to Thailand for elective module Capacity building and community development.
International students
International students must undertake these programs on campus at The University of Queensland on a full-time basis to be eligible to apply for an Australian student visa. Please contact the International Education Directorate in your country.
More information for international students.
Other information
- Program level: Postgraduate coursework
- Campus: You will enrol at The University of Queensland and upon graduation you will receive a co-badged qualification from all four universities.
- Faculty: Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology Faculty, University of Queensland
- Program codes: Certificate 5408, Diploma 5409, Masters 5410
- CRICOS codes: Certificate 059262B ; Diploma 059261C; Masters 059263A
