Further Information
| Entry Information | |
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| Intake period | |
| February and July | |
| Duration | |
4 years full time (honours available) |
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| Weekly First Year Time Commitment | |
25 hours, plus 25 hours of own study time |
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| Advanced Standing | |
| Students with diplomas from polytechnics in Singapore and Malaysia could expect to receive one year of credit, except for Podiatric Medicine, Health Science, Medicine and Dentistry. | |
| Degrees | |
Bachelor of Engineering |
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| Annual Fees | |
| 2009: $23,600 2010: $27,000 |
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| CRICOS Code | |
| 003011F |
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| Prerequisites | |
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All courses at UWA: English Language Competence Applicable Mathematics, plus at least two of the following: Chemistry, Calculus, or Physics. |
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Water Resources Engineering
Water Resources Engineering is a new and exciting program created to meet the growing demand for expertise in the water industry.
Across the world, water resources are under increasing pressure from population growth, development and uncertainty created by climate change.
Management and protection of this scarce resource requires innovative and sustainable solutions. Professionals working in the water industry require increasingly sophisticated skills in a climate where water providers are concerned about demand management, water reuse, catchment management, the environmental impact of water resource projects and the economics of development.
Challenges facing Water Resources Engineers include: impact of global warming and the prediction of regional climate and weather; developing new and sustainable water resources; managing surface and groundwater resources; protection of catchments; water treatment and reuse, water efficient urban and industrial design; management of salinity affected land; development of water policy; application of water efficient technology; management of community response to changes in availability of water.
Level 1
All engineering students follow a common course in Level 1, allowing you the flexibility of selecting any engineering stream at the end of the level. The subjects include mathematics, engineering fundamentals and physics, plus electives from a variety of engineering streams.
Level 2
In level 2 studies include the following:
- Environmental Engineering Design and Management
- Environmental Fluid Mechanics
- Inorganics and Physical Chemistry
- ntroduction to Environmental Hydrology
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Engineering Geology and Geomechanics
Level 3
In level 3 you will study:
- Quantitative Environmental Hydrology
- Physical and Chemical Aspects
- Engineering for Sustainable Development
- Mathematical Applications in Environmental Engineering
- Reliability Engineering
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
- Contaminant Fate and Transport
Level 4
During the final level, the core units include a project (honours or pass). You will choose seven units from 10 possible units exploring different aspects of the water industry.
During the Bachelor of Engineering, you will also complete at least 12 weeks full time (or equivalent part time) of professional work experience.
Educational Qualifications
| Qualifications | Grades |
|---|---|
| WA TER | 85 |
| UWA Foundation program | 69 |
| WAUFY | 63 |
| Minimum International Baccalaureate | 30 |
| Minimum All India Senior School Certificate | 14 |
| Minimum GCE or Cambridge Advanced Level Examination | 10 |
| Indian School Certificate | 70 |
Structure
Units totalling 192 points. Students are also required to complete not less than 12 weeks of practical experience in a suitable engineering environment and submit a written report before graduating.Career Opportunities
The course has the support of organisations in the public and private sectors, including water authorities, regulatory agencies, mining companies and engineering consultancies.
| Course enquiries | Application, visa and other enquiries to |
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Faculty Office |
The University of Western Australia Phone (+61 8) 6488 3939 Email international@uwa.edu.au |
