C04077v6 Master of Hydrogeology and Groundwater Management

Overview

This course is designed to enable students to develop specialist skills in the area of groundwater management, including aspects of geology, hydrology, hydraulics and resource management, providing a multidisciplinary perspective to issues of groundwater management.

The course is designed for students working in the area of groundwater resource management, and for recent graduates who would like to specialise in this field.

Course aims

Groundwater studies provide students with industry-desired skills in managing groundwater resources and contaminated sites. The course covers all aspects of fundamental hydrogeology, geochemistry, groundwater modelling, geostatistics and site characterisation required to allow students to contribute immediately to the groundwater industry.

Career options

Career options include groundwater consultant, groundwater modeller, hydrogeologist or hydrologist.

Additional admission requirements

Applicants should possess an Honours degree in Engineering or Science from UTS or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution. Applicants are also required to submit a curriculum vitae.

Recognition of prior learning

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is considered in accordance with the University policy on RPL (which can be viewed online). The maximum amount of RPL granted is 24 credit points if articulating from a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma course, 18 credit points for UTS Bachelor of Engineering graduates and 12 credit points for all other students (without exception).

Course duration and attendance

The course may be completed in one and a half years of full-time study, or two-and-a-half years of part-time study.

It may be undertaken in block or distance mode. Both block and distance modes are available in Autumn semester, however, only distance mode is available in Spring semester.

Course structure

The course comprises a total of 60 credit points of study, made up of four compulsory subjects, two electives (an approved postgraduate subject may replace one of the electives) and a groundwater engineering project.

Course completion requirements

Course program

Example programs are given for both full-time and part-time attendance.

Other information

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