Water and Environmental Management MSc (PGDip)

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

You’ll study the fundamentals of hydrology and pollutant transport in the context of international legal and policy frameworks and integrated catchment management. You will explore key water treatment processes; drawing upon examples of international and national water reuse technology, key to shaping future water sources. Fieldwork and laboratory practical’s present the opportunity to design, perform, analyse and report on appropriate quantitative research and operational studies in the field of water and environmental management. You can exit with PGDip & PGCert awards.

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).

Graduates are prepared for roles with water companies, government agencies and regulatory bodies, environmental/civil engineering consultancies, and international non-governmental organisations. You will also be well equipped to secure PhD studentships to further their research ambitions.