Master of Catchment Science

Our river basins or catchments have been progressively transformed over time. We've built cities, we've cleared land for food production and this has had profound consequences for our catchments.

With this specialist degree you'll learn to combine and use scientific, engineering and economic knowledge to planning ways to protect, restore and rehabilitate our catchments. You'll develop the leading edge knowledge and skills needed to make a difference in this rapidly developing area of professional practice. The Master of Catchment Science is the only catchment-dedicated postgraduate degree in the world. Hosted by the International WaterCentre and developed and delivered in collaboration with Griffith University.

Industry and expert connections

We've spoken to the industry about the kinds of skills they're looking for to fill the roles required. This degree provides the right mix of new knowledge, covering natural sciences, monitoring, data analysis, modelling and economics. We offer consistent opportunities for work-integrated learning along with a week-long study field trip.

Graduate outcomes

This is an opportunity to accelerate your position in the planning of projects related to the protection, maintenance or restoration of catchments. You'll have the latest skills in data sensing, analysis and computer modelling, underpinned by robust scientific knowledge and be ready to further your career in the planning and design of green infrastructure in urban and non-urban contexts.

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Catchment Science, you must have one of:

Pathway 1 - 1 year program (80CP):

• a recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in a *related discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 using a 7.0 scale AND a minimum of 4 years full-time (or equivalent) relevant ^professional experience.

Pathway 2 - 1.5 year program (120CP):

• a recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in a *related discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 using a 7.0 scale.

Pathway 3 - 2 year program (160CP):

• a recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 using a 7.0 scale.

*Related Discipline: Environmental Science, Ecology, Hydrology, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Geographic Information Systems/Spatial Science, Geomorphology/Physical Geography

^Professional Experience: Roles within Government Agency, Consulting Firm, NGO, Water Utility, NRM group, Mining/resources company. Roles as Consultant, Project officer/manager, Project delivery (analyst, scientist), Environmental Scientist, Engineer, Planner.

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
• OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
• OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
• OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
• OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
• OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.

International students who successfully complete the Direct Entry Program (DEP) will satisfy the English Language requirements for this Griffith degree.

The Direct Entry Program (DEP) is not available for Domestic students.

Applicants should refer to the English language requirements section of the following University procedure for exceptions to these overall requirements:

• Admission Procedure

If you do not meet the University's specified English language requirements, you may wish to contact the Griffith English Language Institute to increase your eligibility for entering a Griffith University program. This Institute offers a number of English language and other courses at both its Brisbane and Gold Coast branches.

• Griffith English Language Institute

Key industry sectors

The Master of Catchment Science will equip you with the skills and knowledge across hydrology, ecology, environmental chemistry, geomorphology, GIS and remote sensing, statistical and mathematical data analysis, hydrology, hydraulics, hydrological and catchment modelling and economics to play a leading technical role in designing, delivering and evaluating policies, plans, projects, programs and infrastructures for catchment or river basin protection, restoration and management. Graduates will be better able to progress or pursue opportunities working with consulting firms, local governments, water utilities, catchment management organisations and state or national governments.

Potential job outcomes

Graduates have found improved work opportunities in:

• Consultancy
• Water utilities
• Local government
• Natural resource or catchment management agencies
• State or national government