Closing date for online applications: 30 September 

This 120-credit qualification on NQF Level 8 comprises three coursework modules to be completed over a one-year period. For each module, students have to attend compulsory contact sessions at the Bloemfontein Campus.  

COURSE STRUCTURE

Semester 1

IWRM 5810: Introduction to integrated water resources, economics and governance

This 48-credit module is made up of:

• Two one-week contact sessions at the Bloemfontein Campus of the University of the Free State during the first semester
• Group assessments during class sessions, online engagement and online assignments 
• One examination written at one of several urban centres throughout Southern Africa (June).

Semester 2

IWRM 5820:  Integrated water resources science

This 48-credit module is made up of:

• One, one-week contact session at the Bloemfontein Campus of the University of the Free State during the second semester
  
• Group assessments during class sessions, online engagement and online assignments 
• One exam written at one of several urban centres throughout Southern Africa (November).

IWRM 5846: Water resources management and legislation

This 24-credit module is made up of:

• A single, one-week contact session at the Bloemfontein Campus of the University of the Free State during the second semester
  
• Group assessments and individual presentations during class sessions

TUITION FEES

You can generate your own personalised quotation for the PGDip in IWM. When prompted to add modules, you need to add the following module codes. All three modules are compulsory:

IWRM 5810:  Introduction to integrated water resources, economics and governance
IWRM 5820:  Integrated water resources science
IWRM 5846:  Water resources management and legislation

International students need to make sure that they select the correct country of origin. 
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