One of today's most prominent challenges, both on a global and a local scale, is the scarcity of water. The dwindling supply of water is being caused by factors such as population growth, climate change, poor investment in infrastructure, and management problems. Water engineers are looking for solutions to this water crisis as well as working on other important issues such as protecting eco-systems, and improving rural and urban environments.

Water engineers and managers now require a much broader understanding of water issues. The purpose of the Water Engineering major is to provide engineers and scientists with expert up-to-date knowledge in the fields of water resources management, hydraulics, and hydrology in both urban and rural environments. It is intended to enable students to update their expertise, to appreciate the environmental implications of water schemes, and to develop management skills.

There has been a major shortage of water engineers both in Australia and abroad over the last decade so employment opportunities are vast. There are jobs available in local councils, state and federal government, non-government organisations, small and large consultancies as well as large multinational firms.

This major is mostly suited to applicants who have an undergraduate degree in civil engineering, however applicants with a background in other fields of engineering and/or applied science may also apply.

Completion requirements

CBK90230 Elective		6cp
Select 18 credit points from the following options:		18cp
49107 Urban Stormwater Design	6cp
49113 Water Quality Modelling	6cp
49124 Water Quality Management	6cp
49551 Surface Hydrology and Groundwater	6cp
49126 Environmental Management of Land	6cp
49285 Emergency Management	6cp
49109 Engineered Natural Water Treatment Systems	6cp
49116 Contaminated Site and Waste Remediation	6cp
Total		24cp