Overview

Groundwater is vital to the sustainability of society, especially in Australia. Hydrogeology deals with the distribution and flow of groundwater beneath Earth's surface and the interaction of groundwater with the atmosphere, biosphere and Earth's crust via chemical, physical and biological processes in groundwater systems.

This Master of Hydrogeology programme from The University of Western Australia will develop your understanding of these complex and dynamic processes and the impacts of human activity and environmental change on groundwater systems.

Topics such as groundwater flow systems, aquifer characterisation, contamination and remediation, numerical modelling and groundwater management are covered in the course and there is an opportunity to undertake a research project.

Career Pathways

Employment opportunities for Hydrogeology graduates can be found with:

Resources Industry - minerals, hydrocarbons, construction

Environmental Companies

Government Agencies

Research and Educational Institutions

Studying Energy Geoscience can lead to active research post-study in:

Arid Zone Hydrology

Geothermal Hydrology

Groundwater Dependence of Ecosystems

Hydrogeological Impacts of Waste Water

Reactive Transport Modelling

Water Interaction - surface and groundwater

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Hydrogeological Systems

Water in a Changing Climate

Groundwater Flow Modelling

Mining Hydrogeology

Groundwater Hydrochemistry

Hydrogeology Industry Placement

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-08 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-12 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-20 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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82

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 074963C

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and

the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; and

successfully completed prior tertiary study in geology, environmental engineering, environmental science (including units in hydrology or equivalent), or hydrogeology or in a related cognate discipline as recognised by UWA.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

53500 AUD / year

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Additional Details

Commonwealth Supported Place for domestic students.

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

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Funding

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