Overview
Duration
2 YEARS
Scholarship
YES
Fee
AU $34,500 PER YEAR
Intake
FEB, JULY, NOV
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
