A Master of Philosophy in Integrated Water Management

Application requirements

Am I eligible for this degree?

• Candidates need to have a four-year qualification or honours level equivalent and achieve over 70% in this qualification.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English.

 It is recommended that applicants have research experience and aptitude, an interest in multi-disciplinary water issues and some work experience.

Why should I choose to do this degree?

• The combination of coursework and research thesis sets this degree apart from other offerings.
• Students develop skills for integrated solutions in real-world contexts.
• The course equips students to play leadership roles in the critical interface between science and management of water resources.
• Students will have the opportunity to work directly with key individuals in organisations such as catchment management agencies and local government to get a first hand experience of some of the issues and challenges they face.
• Students benefit from working with classmates and lecturers from a range of professional and cultural backgrounds.
• The small intake of students allows for personal coaching and mentoring.
• Focus on interfaces between science, policy and management
• Internationally-recognised degree endorsed by four leading Australian universities.

How long does the degree take?
The degree is offered on a full time basis over two years and part time over four years. International students can only study on a full time basis.

Application process

How do I apply?

Candidates should download an MPhil application form (pdf, 217Kb). The application form should be printed out, completed and faxed, scanned and e-mailed or posted to Monash South Africa.

Fax to: +27 11 950 4133
Email to: hester.stols@monash.edu
Post to: Ms Hester Stols, Monash South Africa, 144 Peter Road, Ruimsig, South Africa.

What do I need to apply?
The following documents need to accompany your application form:

• Certified colour copies of ID document and or passport
• Certified copies of your degrees/qualifications (originals may be requested as evidence)
• Official university academic transcript showing subjects taken and grades achieved. There should also be an explanation of the grading system.
• Part time applicants need a letter from their employer indicating their commitment to allow candidates one working day a week to commit to their studies and their attendance in full at the coursework sessions.

Where can I get more information?

Please contact Ms Hester Stols for application processes and proceedures, at the Office of the Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor: Research
hester.stols@monash.edu
+27 11 950 4143 (telephone)

And  Ms Linda Downsborough for  all other queries related to the degree and research proposal
linda.downsborough@monash.edu
+27 11 950 4130

Drop in sessions are welcome to chat to the Water Node staff and our current students.