Master of Water Resource Management
Master of Water Resource Management
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Upcoming start dates
Semester 1 - 17 Feb 2025
Semester 2 - 14 Jul 2025
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Qualification
Research Master's
Taught and Research Master's
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Duration
2 years full-time
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Credits
240
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Location
Lincoln University Campus and University of Canterbury Campus
Expand your understanding and abilities to drive sustainable management of this critical resource.
This is an advanced qualification offered jointly by the Lincoln University and the University of Canterbury that prepares you for a senior role in water resource management. You’ll learn about innovative and effective strategies and systems for sustainable water resource management.
Note: This programme is not available in 2024. However, students can apply for the Master of Water Science and Management (180 points) or the Master of Science, Water Science and Management (240 points), which are taught at the University of Canterbury. These qualifications are jointly awarded by UC and Lincoln University.
Programme information
- A Postgraduate Diploma in Water Resource Management or a relevant New Zealand level 7 bachelor’s degree or recognised equivalent with a B average or better in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses
- If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about the English language requirements.
Summary of Regulations
- Students are required to complete 240 credits: normally 120 credits of taught courses from the schedules to the regulations for the MWRM and a thesis worth 120 credits. Note that the first year provides preliminary research preparation.
- Students enrolling in thesis only masters are required to complete a minimum of 120 credits.
What's it going to cost?
Learn more by using the Domestic Fees Calculator or viewing the International Fees.
You can start studying in:
- Semester 1 (late February)
- Semester 2 (early July)
- Other intakes may be possible for the 120-credit thesis-only Master’s. This will depend on Supervisor availability.
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Entry requirements
- A Postgraduate Diploma in Water Resource Management or a relevant New Zealand level 7 bachelor’s degree or recognised equivalent with a B average or better in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses
- If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about the English language requirements.
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Regulations and fees
Summary of Regulations
- Students are required to complete 240 credits: normally 120 credits of taught courses from the schedules to the regulations for the MWRM and a thesis worth 120 credits. Note that the first year provides preliminary research preparation.
- Students enrolling in thesis only masters are required to complete a minimum of 120 credits.
What's it going to cost?
Learn more by using the Domestic Fees Calculator or viewing the International Fees.
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Intake semesters
You can start studying in:
- Semester 1 (late February)
- Semester 2 (early July)
- Other intakes may be possible for the 120-credit thesis-only Master’s. This will depend on Supervisor availability.
Programme Structure
You’re required to complete 240 credits. This is normally made up of 120 credits of taught courses (from the regulation schedules for the Master of Water Resource Management) and a thesis worth 120 credits. Students enrolling in a thesis-only Master’s only need complete a minimum of 120 credits.
The first year’s study provides preliminary research preparation.
Year 1
You'll complete three compulsory courses plus three courses (60 credits) at 600 level from Lincoln University (or another university) which must include at least 30 credits from the following list of electives.
Compulsory courses
Compulsory courses
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Advanced Water Resources
20 credits
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Water Quality and Quantity Assessment
20 credits
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Water Management, Policy and Planning
20 credits
Choose a minimum of 30 credits from the following courses:
- ERST 621 - Principles of Environmental Impact Assessment 20 credits
- ERST 630 - Environmental Policy and Planning 20 credits
- ERST 632 - Economics in Environmental Policy 20 credits
- ERST 633 - Integrated Environmental Management 20 credits
- LWST 602 - Advanced Resource Management and Planning Law 20 credits
- MAST 603 - Mana Kaitiaki (Māori Resource Management) 20 credits
- WATR 605 - Research Methods and Communication 20 credits
- Compulsory courses
- Elective courses
Year 2
The second year of your study comprises a 120 credit thesis. You can find a list of available supervisors here.
Electives:
Make your choice from the 600-level courses offered at either Lincoln University or the University of Canterbury to form a coherent programme of study. A list of recommended course option is available from the Waterways Centre.
Online study option
This programme is offered via face-to-face teaching on-campus or through online delivery with weekly live and recorded Zoom sessions. All materials and assessments are online.
Using the Zoom platform, you’ll be able to participate fully in lectures and interact with fellow students and lecturers. We’ll also make recordings of class sessions available.
To access lectures on the Zoom platform, you need:
- Broadband wireless or wired internet connection (3G or 4G / LTE)
- Speakers plus microphone, either built-in, USB plug-in or Bluetooth wireless
- Webcam or HD webcam, either built-in or via USB plug-in
- HD cam or HD camcorder with video capture card can be used
See more on the requirements for effective online learning here.
There are two elective courses for this programme that can be taken at the University of Canterbury.
Programme contacts
Key information for students
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