Entry requirements

A good 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in subjects such as

engineering
geography
environmental sciences
earth sciences
mathematics
physics
geology
chemistry
computer sciences
geomatics

Applicants with different or non-standard qualifications will be considered on an individual basis, particularly if you have relevant industrial experience.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Our long-established MSc in Hydrology and Water Management equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to tackle today’s most pressing water challenges.

Overview

Our Hydrology and Water Management MSc will provide you with the opportunity to understand and address major contemporary global issues and challenges. Taught by leaders in their field and informed by the latest research, you'll learn about hydrological processes and develop specialist technical skills in the context of:

water management (including water security and flood protection)
climate change and climate risks
global development and urbanisation

The course will also contribute to your personal development by providing you with versatile, employable skills including:

modelling and coding
time and project management
team-working
writing for technical audiences
presentation skills

You'll also broaden your understanding of policy and practice, completing the set of tools you’ll need for a professional career in the water sector. Our past graduates are in demand by a range of organisations, including:

regulatory bodies
water companies/providers
local government
major multi-disciplinary international consultancies and specialist consultancies in the water sector

This course is for both practising professionals and graduates in subjects such as:

engineering
geography
environmental sciences
earth sciences
mathematics
physics
geology
computer sciences

Drawing on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the course offers a global perspective on hydrology in the context of sustainability.

You will also benefit from our research facilities and equipment including our hydraulics laboratory which includes a state-of-the-art hydraulic flume. We also offer industry guest lectures, which ground the course in hydrological and engineering practice.

What you'll learn

The course provides an advanced knowledge and understanding of:

key scientific and technical subject areas such as hydrology and hydraulics
the theoretical basis for methods of analysis and modelling
the regulatory and socio-economic aspects of water management
specific examples of water management, drawing on examples from developing and industrialised countries

These provide the basis for development of skills and experience in areas including: