Master of Water Resource Management
Lincoln University College · Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Master of Water Resource Management at Lincoln University College is designed to prepare students for jobs in water-focused fields through advanced knowledge and practical skills in managing water resources across urban, industrial, and agricultural environments.
The programme covers core areas such as surface and groundwater hydrology, water quality and treatment, research methodology, computer application, and culminates in a research-based component, with study aimed at strengthening independent judgment in water resource management decisions.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Groundwater Hydrology and Management
- Water, Sustainability and Development
- Principles of Irrigation
- Waste Water Treatment
- Aquatic Ecosystem
- Water Quality and Treatment
- Water Governance and Policy
- Research Methodology
- Environmental Economics
- Remote Sensing of the Environment
- Environmental Management of Mine Sites and Contaminated Lands
- Environmental Law and Management
- River Hydrology and Geomorphology
- River Restoration and Protection
- Coastal Flood Defense
- GIS Applications in Environment
- Environmental Management of Mine Sites and Contaminated Lands
- Project Report
Curriculum
Master of Water Resource Management includes taught subjects and a project report. Total credits are based on the programme subject list credits published on the official Lincoln University College programme page.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 5 modules | Groundwater Hydrology and Management | 4 | 20 |
| Water, Sustainability and Development | 4 | |||
| Principles of Irrigation | 4 | |||
| Waste Water Treatment | 4 | |||
| Aquatic Ecosystem | 4 | |||
| Semester 2 | 6 modules | Water Quality and Treatment | 4 | 24 |
| Water Governance and Policy | 4 | |||
| Research Methodology | 4 | |||
| Environmental Economics | 4 | |||
| Remote Sensing of the Environment | 4 | |||
| Environmental Management of Mine Sites and Contaminated Lands | 4 | |||
| Semester 3 | 5 modules | Environmental Law and Management | 4 | 20 |
| River Hydrology and Geomorphology | 4 | |||
| River Restoration and Protection | 4 | |||
| Coastal Flood Defense | 4 | |||
| GIS Applications in Environment | 4 | |||
| Semester 4 | 1 module | Project Report | 8 | 8 |
| Total | Total programme subjects including Project Report | 40 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You build job-ready expertise for roles in water resource management, including planning, governance, and policy-related work across urban, industrial, and agricultural settings.
- You gain advanced applied skills through modules covering groundwater, irrigation principles, wastewater treatment, water quality, and aquatic ecosystems—helping you contribute immediately in technical teams.
- You develop decision-making and analytical capability using Research Methodology and Environmental Economics, supporting your readiness for management and research-oriented responsibilities.
- You strengthen practical capability for modern environmental workflows with Remote Sensing of the Environment and GIS Applications in Environment, improving your competitiveness for consultancy and environmental projects.
- You prepare for water-related protection, restoration, and risk work with River Hydrology and Geomorphology, River Restoration and Protection, and Coastal Flood Defense.
- You can position yourself for career progression toward specialist consulting, applied research, product development, teaching, and management roles after completing the Project Report and coursework.
Employability rate
International studies-based estimates for water resource management graduates in Malaysia typically indicate an employability rate of around 78% and an unemployment rate of about 22%, reflecting steady demand in water governance, consultancy, and environmental operations.
Together, these figures suggest a reasonably stable outlook when you pair your degree with relevant project work and applied technical skills.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree (international/foreign qualifications) | Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in the field or a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or its equivalent, as accepted by the Lincoln University College Senate; or hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree with a CGPA below 2.50, accepted subject to 5 years of work experience in a related field. |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet the university’s English requirement. If you do not meet the stated score, the university will provide English proficiency courses through an assessment process to ensure you can meet the programme needs.
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💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Not published |
Proof of financial resources
International students are expected to plan for EMGS visa-processing fees and then pay tuition fees as required by the university after visa approval. For visa-processing, the university states the EMGS fee amount and timing for payment before arrival.
- EMGS (Education Malaysia Global Services) visa-processing fee amount and payment timing as stated by the university FAQ
- Tuition fee payment timing after visa approval, including the requirement to pay first-year fees before arrival in Malaysia
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your documents and confirm entry requirements
Review the programme entry requirements for international applicants, including your bachelor’s degree CGPA or the CGPA/work-experience route where applicable. Confirm your English test result meets the required TOEFL or IELTS minimum, or note that the university offers English proficiency courses if you do not meet the stated score.
Apply online during the intake window
Use the university’s official online application link to submit your postgraduate application for the selected intake. Complete the required form fields and upload your academic documents and supporting information as requested by the university.
Complete visa-processing steps after conditional offer
After you receive a conditional offer, you will be guided on visa-processing. The university states that international students are required to pay the EMGS visa-processing fee and that tuition fees are paid after visa approval.
Pay tuition fees and prepare to arrive
The university states you must pay the first year fees after visa approval but before your arrival in Malaysia. If needed, follow the university’s guidance on how tuition can be paid for later semesters, based on CGPA and attendance criteria.