Overview

Overview

• Our river basins or catchments have been progressively transformed over time. We've built cities, we've cleared land for food production and this has had profound consequences for our catchments.
• With this specialist degree you'll learn to combine and use scientific, engineering and economic knowledge to planning ways to protect, restore and rehabilitate our catchments. You'll develop the leading edge knowledge and skills needed to make a difference in this rapidly developing area of professional practice. The Master of Catchment Science is the only catchment-dedicated postgraduate degree in the world. Hosted by the International WaterCentre and developed and delivered in collaboration with Griffith University.

Industry and expert connections

> We've spoken to the industry about the kinds of skills they're looking for to fill the roles required. This degree provides the right mix of new knowledge, covering natural sciences, monitoring, data analysis, modelling and economics. We offer consistent opportunities for work-integrated learning along with a week-long study field trip.

Graduate outcomes

> This is an opportunity to accelerate your position in the planning of projects related to the protection, maintenance or restoration of catchments. You'll have the latest skills in data sensing, analysis and computer modelling, underpinned by robust scientific knowledge and be ready to further your career in the planning and design of green infrastructure in urban and non-urban contexts.

Related degrees

> Graduate Certificate in Integrated Water Management – 3346

> Graduate Certificate in Water Leadership – 3356

> Graduate Certificate in Science – 3358

> Graduate Certificate in Catchment Hydrology – 3360

> Graduate Certificate in Catchment Processes – 3361

> Graduate Diploma of Science – 4204

> Graduate Diploma of Integrated Water Management – 4194

> Graduate Diploma of Catchment Science – 4207

> Master of Integrated Water Management – 5722

Note: Progression is dependent upon satisfying admission requirements.

Attendance information

> This Masters program will be offered full-time and part-time online and in person at Nathan Campus.

> If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).

My career opportunities

Key industry sectors

> The Master of Catchment Science will equip you with the skills and knowledge across hydrology, ecology, environmental chemistry, geomorphology, GIS and remote sensing, statistical and mathematical data analysis, hydrology, hydraulics, hydrological and catchment modelling and economics to play a leading technical role in designing, delivering and evaluating policies, plans, projects, programs and infrastructures for catchment or river basin protection, restoration and management. Graduates will be better able to progress or pursue opportunities working with consulting firms, local governments, water utilities, catchment management organisations and state or national governments.

Potential job outcomes

> Graduates have found improved work opportunities in:

*Consultancy

*Water utilities

*Local government

*Natural resource or catchment management agencies

*State or national government