Water and Environmental Management

Entry requirements

Degree (minimum 2:2) in civil engineering, environmental science or related discipline.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Responsible management of water and environmental resources is essential in tackling the climate emergency. This accredited Water and Environmental Management MSc is an opportunity to develop and enhance core skills, to explore key analytical and scientific skills, and gain up-to-date knowledge of national and international environmental legislation.

Students study principles of governing disease control through sustainable water treatment technology in developing countries, explore wastewater treatment theory and practice and evaluate treatment processes. Case studies carried out through fieldwork investigate environmental water sampling and analysis.

Students learn with and work alongside members of the research Centre for Aquatic Environments who aim to protect the environment and to support the diverse range of social and cultural values and benefits that derive from healthy aquatic ecosystems.

Brighton researchers collaborate with global organisations and charities such as UNICEF, the World Health Organisation and Water Aid, and work in partnership with regional and national organisations including National Trust, Environment Agency and Southern Water.

The university's well-established links with industry provide networking opportunities and shared insight through guest lectures.

Accreditation

This degree is accredited by Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired a partial CEng accredited undergraduate first degree.

The course is also accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM).

Visit the Water and Environmental Management MSc page on the University of Brighton website for more information about this course.

Information for international students

IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. Find out more about the other English qualifications that we accept.

International students whose language skills do not match the IELTS scores set out here should consider applying for this course through the Extended Masters programme at the university's Language Institute.

Fees and funding

Please see the University of Brighton website for further information on fees and funding.