Master of Engineering Science [M.E.S] (Water Engineering)
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
Ranked #51 out of 1250 by THE Global Ranking 2025
$22,035 /Yr
A$33,900 /Yr
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $22035 (AUD 33900) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Accommodation | $12962 (AUD 19942) |
| Groceries | $5070 (AUD 7800) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $31983 (AUD 49205) |
Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline for 2025 Intake | |
- UNSW Master of Engineering Science (Water Engineering: Catchments to Coast), is a two-year full-time or part-time equivalent postgraduate degree at Australia’s top engineering faculty.
- This degree is for students who’ve completed a recognised undergraduate degree or have relevant professional experience and want to re-train, specialise or deepen their knowledge in the field.
- At UNSW Engineering we’re focused on working with and harnessing natural resources to create human solutions that benefit both humanity and the environment. We’ll give you the skills and knowledge to engineer a better future.
- This degree is designed for practising Water Engineers and graduates pursuing career in large-scale water engineering. You’ll develop knowledge and skills in the full cycle of water in natural and engineered systems.
- You can tailor this degree to your own passion and career aspirations as you undertake an extensive research project in a specific area of interest to you. Through this project you’ll learn valuable skills in project planning and management and the critical analysis, interpretation and communication of results.
- In this postgraduate degree you’ll develop advanced analysis and design skills from industry leaders in areas of large-scale Water Engineering such as:
- Surface water hydrology
- Urban hydrology and stormwater management
- Catchment and water resources modelling
- Hydrodynamics of rivers and estuaries
- Groundwater investigations
- Estuary and port engineering
- Coastal and marine engineering
- Total Units of Credit (UOC) : 96
- Degree structures can vary depending on your specialisation of choice, the number of courses you choose and timetabling, to give you an indication you can consider the below.
- At least 4 Disciplinary Courses
- At least 4 Advanced Disciplinary Courses
- At least 1 Engineering and Technical Management Course
- Through the Disciplinary and Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge courses you’ll learn the technical knowledge and skills you need for your chosen specialisation.
- You’ll also update your knowledge in cutting-edge developments in your area of interest.
- Engineering and Technical Management courses help you build skills in communicating and justifying professional decisions, employing ethical approaches to practice, and developing the abilities required for roles more focused on project and or staff management, leadership and strategy.
- At least 3 enquiry-based courses (which includes a research project)
- At least 4 elective courses (across Disciplinary, Advanced Disciplinary and Engineering and Technical Management courses)
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TOP Scholarships
| Scholarship name | Award amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| International Student Award | 15% toward tuition fees | Must be commencing full-time study as a new student on campus. |
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Career and Placement after Course
Increasing opportunities are available for Water Engineers as global challenges such as climate change, population growth and living standards require innovative approaches to safeguarding the world’s water future.
Our graduates have gone on to develop rewarding careers in a range of areas, such as:
- Water licensing and compliance
- Water sanitation and hygiene
- Water research
- Infrastructure maintenance and planning
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Options Available
| Program | Delivery Type | Duration | Program Type | Tuition Fees |
| M.E.S Water, Wastewater and Waste Engineering | full time | 2 years | on-campus | $22035 |
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNSW Future of Change Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 4,151/Yr$6,386 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam International Postgraduate Scholarships 2020 | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 650/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,275/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Bharat Petroleum Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 13,000/Yr$20,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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