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Select Study Level Undergraduate Postgraduate Bridging and Access Research Higher Degrees HonoursStudy Area
HonoursCG20 - Graduate Certificate in Water Resources Management
Contact
Dr Patrick Keleher on +61 7 4930 6416
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Applicants must fulfil the following requirements for entry into the Graduate Certificate in Water Resources Management:
Academic merit (as determined by an assessment of an applicant's qualifications)
Completion of :
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four year undergraduate degree including honours in a relevant field* (Australian or equivalent);
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four year undergraduate degree in a relevant field (Australian or equivalent) with relevant experience**;
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three year undergraduate degree plus honours in a relevant field* (Australian or equivalent); or
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three year undergraduate degree in a relevant field* (Australian or equivalent) with relevant experience**.
* Engineering and Science are considered as relevant fields.
** Relevant experience will need to be demonstrated to an appropriate level and will be assessed at the discretion of the WaterEd Board of Studies.
In addition, International students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS): test - band 6.5 with a score no less then 6 for sub tests; or
- previous successful secondary or tertiary study where English was the language of instruction.
International students should visit www.international.cqu.edu.au for further information.
Program Rules
1. Students must complete at least 50% of their studies at their home institution.
2. Students who undertake study option 3 or 4 are required to complete ’Research Methodology’ as part of their elective course requirement prior to the commencement of their research or industry project. ‘Research Methodology’ will require students to develop a project proposal. This proposal will form the basis of the proposal required to be approved by the Program Director in the semester prior to commencing study options 3 or 4.
3. At the discretion of the Program Director, students may be granted credit1 for two coursework electives where students are able to provide evidence that they have successfully completed a similar postgraduate course previously. Credit will not be granted for the core courses.
4. At the discretion of the Program Director, students that are able to provide evidence that they have successfully completed a similar postgraduate course or can demonstrate knowledge through professional experience, will be eligible to undertake an alternate coursework elective in its place.
5. Students may be allowed to undertake coursework electives from other university postgraduate courses with the approval of the Program Director.
6. Students must satisfy course pre-requisites, unless otherwise approved by the Program Director.
7. Students should consult with the Program Director before enrolling in the Specialised Studies 1 (Hydrology and Water Resources Advanced Topics) course.
8. Students are required to complete at least 3 specialist courses from streams (1-5).
Program Notes
1. All the ICE WaRM Universities contribute expertise to the delivery of the core courses. These courses and other specified courses are delivered using ‘Access Grid’, an internet conference facility.
2. This programme is full fee paying.
3. It is important to note that not all coursework electives will be offered every year or study period and that timetabling difficulties may prevent enrolment in some electives. Availability of some coursework electives may be subject to minimum enrolment requirements. Students are urged to discuss their coursework electives with the Program Director.