How to apply
In addition to the attachments required in the application form applicants who are not graduates of this University must submit an original transcript or certified copy of their academic record for all tertiary qualifications to date.
Key information
- UWA Course Code: 72540
- CRICOS Code: 074963C
- 96 credit points
- 2 years full-time
- Intake periods: Semester 1 and Semester 2. Only part time study is available for students commencing in Semester 2. Full time study is then available for all subsequent semesters.
- Fees
Application Closing Dates
- Semester 1
End of December
- Semester 2
End of June
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Hydrogeology deals with the distribution, flow and interaction of groundwater with the Earth including the hydrosphere, biosphere and lithosphere.
Hydrogeology is an interdisciplinary area which investigates the chemical, physical, and biological interactions occurring between water, soils/rocks, the natural environment and society.
The Master of Hydrogeology will prepare you to deal with topics such as groundwater dynamics, exploration, drilling and aquifer tests, sustainable allocation of groundwater, contamination, and computer modelling.
Domestic students may be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place and a faculty bursary within this course.
Course outline
The Master of Hydrogeology (UWA Course Code: 72540) consists of 16 units totalling 96 points. Students must complete both core units and optional units chosen from the list below.
Core units:
- GEOS4401 Hydrogeological Systems
- GEOS4402 Hydrogeological Impact Assessment
- GEOS5523 Hydrogeology Project Part 1 (12 points)
- GEOS5524 Hydrogeology Project Part 2 (12 points)
- GEOS5501 Advanced Hydrogeology
- GEOS5502 Hydrogeology Industry Placement
- ENVT4411 Geographic Information Systems Applications
- ENVT5503 Remediation of Soils and Groundwater
- ENVT5511 Advanced Geographic Information Systems
- SCIE4401 Data use in the Natural Sciences
- SCIE4402 Data Management and Analysis in the Natural Sciences
- SCIE4403 The Conduct, Ethics and Communication of Science
Optional units:
- ECON5511 Climate, Energy and Water Economics
- ENVT5510 Soil dynamics
- IHST8812 Action, Innovation and Leadership for the 21st Century
- SCIE5500 Advanced Modelling
Admission requirements
Applicants require a relevant bachelor's degree from this or another recognised university, or to have successfully completed the Graduate Diploma in Hydrogeology from this university, or an approved equivalent.
Students admitted with a relevant Honours (4th Year) or Graduate Diploma in Hydrogeology may be permitted to complete the Master of Hydrogeology in one year.
English Language Competence
All applicants for UWA coursework programs must demonstrate a minimum level of English Language Competence.
Course enquiries
Science Student Office
The University of Western Australia
35 Stirling Highway
Crawley, WA 6009
- Telephone:
- +(61 8) 6488 7333
- Fax:
- +(61 8) 6488 1058
- Email:
- postgradenquiries-fnas@uwa.edu.au
University information
CRICOS Code: 00126G
