This field of study provides engineers with the integrated knowledge and skills required to grasp the whole urban water cycle and the linkages between its different aspects.
The trend towards urbanisation and associated water stress in modern cities is strengthening, and as the urban centres become more densely populated this will not be reversed in the foreseeable future. Globally, there is shortage of engineers with expertise in all aspects of the urban water cycle and their reciprocal influence and integration.
Develop your technical expertise through advanced and master's level courses, and select electives to complement your discipline. You'll graduate with the skills required to solve complex engineering challenges in a changing world.
Careers
- Consulting / Multinational engineering organisations
- Small and medium-sized enterprises
- Educational institutions
- Municipal and governmental bodies
- Urban utilities
Early-career salary
Water Resources Engineer
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Mid-career salary
Water Resources Engineer
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How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Research experience
- Laboratory work
- Fieldwork
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Drinking Water Supply: Source, Treatment and Distribution
- Sewer Networks - Design, Operation and Maintenance
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