MSc Water and Environmental Management

Programme structure

Core units provide a common platform of underpinning skills and knowledge at a postgraduate level to help you understand the basic principles of water and environmental management and the complexity and interdisciplinary skills required to work in this field. These units include mathematics and computing skills to support modelling and statistical analysis, along with the fundamental processes that govern water movement through the atmosphere, atmosphere-biosphere interactions and surface and groundwater water flows through catchments.

Core units also explore how this knowledge is used to develop and implement environmental policies, regulations and plans, and to manage water and environmental values. You will also choose from a selection of optional units, which in recent years have covered integrated catchment management, environmental systems and ecosystem services, and water and wastewater management.

Finally, you will complete a supervised research-based dissertation.

Visit our programme catalogue for full details of the structure and unit content for our MSc in Water and Environmental Management.

Entry requirements

An upper second-class honours degree or international equivalent in Engineering or Science. Applicants must be able to demonstrate academic experience in Water/Hydro fields - this can be evidenced by modules in relevant subjects where applicants have achieved a 2:1 or international equivalent. Other highly relevant modules in subjects such as Environmental/Agricultural Management, Maths, Programming, Sciences, Geology and Meteorology may also be considered. Applicants with a lower class of degree with relevant work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.

Career prospects