Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Water Resources Engineering is a high-level postgraduate program that combines classic principles with current trends to provide practical and advanced knowledge with a vocational or “job related” focus.
With the emphasis on career outcomes, you will develop practical skills and knowledge that can be applied directly to the workplace. Applicants will have accrued water resources engineering experience in industry and are probably already working in supervisory or management roles (or will be in future).
The program may also appeal to individuals who are currently working in related fields including civil engineering, infrastructure development, or public resource management but want to broaden their skill set or specialize in water resources engineering, and to employers who require staff with superior expertise in the discipline.
This specialized course equips you with the essential skills and knowledge, at considerable depth, to tackle complex challenges related to water availability, distribution, and quality alongside public health and environmental considerations.
Course record
Other Information
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Career Opportunities
Potential job roles include senior engineering supervision and management positions that include:
- Senior Water Resources Engineer
- Water Resources Manager
- Hydrologist
- Environmental Engineer (Water)
- Water Policy Analyst
- Senior Project Manager (Water Infrastructure)
- Water Resources Consultant
- Water Quality Manager
- Senior Research Engineer (Water Resources
Majors
Entry requirements
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
Postgraduate entry
- This is an advanced program designed for individuals who may already have a relevant undergraduate qualification or higher. If you lack this, you must show relevant and substantial experience in the subject area (subject to the approval of the Dean) combined with evidence of continuing professional development. The program involves depth and complexity in varied specialized contexts. Applicants must have completed at least a 3-year Bachelor degree in engineering, science or technology or equivalent in a related field
- OR An applicant with other tertiary qualifications with relevant vocational practice in an engineering related role may be considered for entry as judged by the admissions committee: OR At least 3 years’ work experience in engineering, science or technology field (the applicant would be required to submit other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates the potential to pursue graduate studies). AND Satisfactory English language proficiency at an English pass level in a Senior Certificate of Education or equivalent
- OR A specified level of achievement in a recognized English language test such as IELTS (or equivalent) at a score of at least 6.0 (with no individual band score less than 5.5)
- OR Satisfactory completion of another course offered by EIT, or delivered by another tertiary institution in English.
Student profile
No de-identified past offer cases are available for this course yet.
Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- PerthWAFebruary 2026
- PerthWAJune 2026
- PerthWA