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Master's degree

Master of Water Resource Management

MWaterRM
03 October 2023

UC's Master of Water Resource Management (MWaterRM) prepares you for a professional career in water resource management. Learn more about studying an MWaterRM through our Te Kaupeka Pūtaiao | Faculty of Science.

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Master of Water Resource Management

Degree Structure - Start In
Not open to new enrolments

POINTS

240

DURATION

Master of Water Resource Management

Degree Structure - Duration
1–2 years full-time

Closed to enrolments

The MWaterRM is not open to enrolments. See UC’s new Master of Water Science and Management or the Master of Science majoring in Water Science and Management.

Overview


Master of Water Resource Management

Introduction

Managing the world's precious water resources requires professionals to have multidisciplinary knowledge and an integrated approach, involving ecological, scientific, political, hydrological, and planning skills.

The Master of Water Resource Management will prepare graduates for a professional career in water resource management. Students learn how to develop innovative and effective methods for the sustainable management of this critical resource in Aotearoa New ӰԺand internationally.

Postgraduate students benefit from the teaching and research conducted by the , a joint partnership between UC and .

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Master of Water Resource Management

How do I plan my degree?

The first year (Part I) of the Master of Water Resource Management comprises three compulsory courses, and other relevant courses from the Schedule.

In the second year (Part II) you will undertake a research thesis with external stakeholder support and interest to provide you with experience in the sector.

  • Part I and II: 2 years full-time; up to 4 years part-time.
  • Part II (thesis-only): 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.

For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Water Resource Management.

Master of Water Resource Management

Subjects and courses

Compulsory courses:

Elective courses – choose at least 30 points:

  • (30 points)
  • (15 points)
  • (15 points)
  • ( 20 points) (Lincoln University)
  • (20 points) (Lincoln University)
  • (20 points) (Lincoln University)
  • (20 points) (Lincoln University)
  • (20 points) (Lincoln University)

Additional recommended course options (45 points) will be made available by the Waterways Centre for Freshwater Management.

Domestic students

Part 1
2024 tuition feeestimate:$9,157 per 120 points
2025 tuition fee estimate: $9,706 per 120 points

Part 2
2024 tuition feeestimate:$8,632 per 120 points
2025 tuition fee estimate: $9,150 per 120 points

International students

2024 tuition fee estimate:$84,400 per 240 points ($42,200 per 120 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate:$87,600per 240 points ($43,800 per 120 points)

Master of Water Resource Management

Career opportunities

Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.

Useful information:


Brochures

Postgraduate Prospectus 2025

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International Prospectus 2024/2025

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