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.
