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Sustainable Water Management MSc

University of Aberdeen

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    King's Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The water systems that sustain our ecosystems are becoming increasingly stressed due to climate change, population growth and waste. The new MSc Sustainable Water Management will train the experts needed to tackle both the environmental and socio-economic challenges relating to water resource management. Water is fundamental to many of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals including climate, energy, the environment, food security, equality and health. The management of water resources therefore requires an understanding of complex environmental, economic, social and political challenges, which is what this MSc programme is designed to provide.In just 12-months (or 24 months if studying part-time) you will gain the skills and knowledge required to solve complex issues in sustainable water management, including water security, the impacts of climate and land use change on water resources, flood risk, water pollution, maintaining ecosystem services, and related management approaches.Choose from 3 Pathways:We offer you three distinct pathways, so that you can choose your courses based on your particular interests:Hydrological sciences pathway – with a focus on the technical and environmental science skillsWater and Society pathway – with a focus on socio-economic aspects of sustainabilityOpen pathway – a combined mix of both hydrological sciences and socio-economic aspectsThe MSc Sustainable Water Management is founded on the School of Geosciences’ strong international profile in hydrology and water resource management. You will also avail of the excellent interdisciplinary strengths in cognate areas of water science, policy and water resources law through optional courses offered by other Schools across the University, which contribute a strong interdisciplinary dimension to the programme.

Tuition fees

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£ 22,000per year

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University information

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, University Office, Regent Walk, King's College, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB24 3FX, United Kingdom

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One of the top 30 universities in the UK (Complete University Guide league tables 2026).
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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Civil Engineering

    30th out of 60 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 222
    169 76%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    96.0 96%

    9th

    27

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.97 74%

    44th

    13

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