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Our courses help people begin or progress their career in water science and management.
Whether your ambition is to be a researcher, consultant or something out of the box, we have the pathway to get you there. Our range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses are taught out of Canterbury and Lincoln universities, by leading experts in the field.
Masters qualifications
Waterways offers two Masters programmes. The Master of Water Science and Management (MWSM) is a 180 point Masters, consisting of 120 points of taught courses, and a 60 point project. The Master of Science, Water Science and Management (MSc WSM) is a 240 point Masters, consisting of the same 120 points of taught courses, and a 120 point (full year) research thesis. These qualifications are jointly awarded but offered at the University of Canterbury.
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(180 points, 1 year F/T) – this year long qualification involves completion of 120 points in taught courses (see courses below) and the completion of a 60 point project. The structure of the qualification is listed below.
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University of Canterbury
(240 points, 2 years F/T) – this two year qualification comprises the same first year of 120 points of courses as the MWSM, without the 60 point project. The second year students undertake a 120 point research thesis under supervision by a supervisory team of appropriate academics.
Water course descriptions and structure of the degree
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WATR405 Research Methods and Communication
15 points
WATR409 Te Mana o Te Wai
15 points
WATR410 Catchment Systems
15 points
Elective
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WATR411 – Water Governance
15 points
WATR412 – Hydrological Extremes
15 points
WATR413 – Freshwater Restoration and Recovery
15 points
Elective
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WATR691- Water Science and Management Project
Project (60 points) S1/S2/SU2
WATR690 – Masters thesis
S1/S2 120 points (progression to the thesis is contingent on achieving a B average in part 1 and confirmation of supervision for an approved thesis topic)