Master of Water Resource Management
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Overview
Master of Water Resource Management
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 Zealand and internationally.
Postgraduate students benefit from the teaching and research conducted by the Waterways Centre for Freshwater Management, a joint partnership between UC and Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki | Lincoln University.
Master of Water Resource Management
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
Compulsory course:
- WATR691 Water Science and Management Project (60 points)
- WATR401 Advanced Water Resources
- WATR402 Water Quality and Quantity Assessment
- WATR403 Water Management, Policy and Planning
Elective courses – choose at least 30 points:
- GEOG404 Resource and Environmental Management (REM) in New Zealand (30 points)
- ENVR410 Concepts and Principles of Environmental Science (15 points)
- ENVR411 Case Studies in Environmental Science (15 points)
- MAST603 Mana Kaitiaki (Māori Resource Management) ( 20 points) (Lincoln University)
- ERST630 Environmental Policy and Planning (20 points) (Lincoln University)
- LWST602 Advanced Resource Management and Planning Law (20 points) (Lincoln University)
- ERST621 Principles of Environmental Impact Assessment (20 points) (Lincoln University)
- ERST632 Economics in Environmental Policy (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
2025 tuition fee estimate: $9,706 per 120 points
2026 tuition fee estimate: $10,288 per 120 points
Part 2
2025 tuition fee estimate: $9,150 per 120 points
2026 tuition fee estimate: $9,699 per 120 points
International students
2025 tuition fee estimate: $87,600 (240 points) ($43,800 per 120 points)
2026 tuition fee estimate: $90,600 (240 points) ($45,300 per 120 points)
2027 tuition fee estimate: $95,200 (240 points) ($47,600 per 120 points)
Master of Water Resource Management
Master of Water Resource Management
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:
- Read what other UC postgraduate students have gone on to achieve in their studies and careers in our student stories.
- Te Rōpū Rapuara | UC Careers can help you to achieve the career you want, connect with employers, or find a job.
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- Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.
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