Water Management for Development (Distance Learning, Part-time) MSc, PGDip, PGCert

Loughborough University

United Kingdom, Loughborough

University Rank:#225

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Duration7 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 35,368 / year(s)

Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

Water Management for Development (Distance Learning, Part-time) MSc, PGDip, PGCert

About

Ever wondered how to ensure everyone has access to clean water and sanitation?

Loughborough’s online MSc in Water Management for Development equips you with the skills to tackle this critical global challenge.

As a student studying water management, you will be passionate about making a positive impact on the world around you. You will also be interested in science, engineering and international development.

Become a water and sanitation expert: Learn about cutting-edge technologies and practical solutions for delivering clean water and sanitation services in developing countries. You will connect with industry experts to build your professional network and explore career opportunities.

Design and deliver fair policies: Gain the skills to design policies, improve service delivery and make water management sustainable for everyone.
Gain a global perspective: Our internationally integrated and renowned School will teach you the latest practices and challenges faced by different countries.
Flexible learning: A distance learning programme fits around your busy schedule and study from anywhere in the world at your own pace.

If you desire to work for a government, consulting firm, social enterprise or a Non-Government Organisation (NGO), this programme is your springboard to a rewarding international career wherever you are.

Distance Learning degrees at the Water Engineering and Development Centre (WEDC)

Learn more about how you can enhance your career with a distance learning degree from WEDC at Loughborough University.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

For Saudi Arabia, the GPA requirements are: First-class honours (70%) requires 3.5, Upper second-class honours (60%) requires 3.0, Lower second-class honours (50%) requires 2.8.\nFor Jordan, the GPA requirements are: First-class honours (70%) requires 3.5, Upper second-class honours (60%) requires 3 or 3.5/5 or 75%, Lower second-class honours (50%) requires 2.5 (or 3.0/5) / 63%.

English Program Requirements

The standard University IELTS English language requirement is 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each individual element (reading, writing, listening and speaking).
Some Schools/Departments may require higher levels of English language than those specified.
The requirements needed will be sent to you in your offer communication.

Career

Your future career

WEDC graduates join a respected global community of alumni which includes more than 1,000 people from over 70 countries.

Many WEDC alumni work for international non-governmental organisations (NGOs) such as Oxfam, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and WaterAid, and agencies such as UNICEF, as well as national governments. Several graduates have held high ministerial office and have shaped national government policy in the water and sanitation sector in their countries.

Graduates from our WEDC programmes have gone on to roles including:

Senior Water and Sanitation Specialist, The World Bank
Chief of Party, USAID Programme
Chief of WASH, UNICEF
Solid Waste Management Director, Kumasi City Council (Ghana)
Director, Water Development Directorate (Uganda)
Water Sector Project Director, Millennium Challenge Coordinating Unit (MCCU) (Sierra Leone)

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

35,368 / year(s)

Water Management for Development (Distance Learning, Part-time) MSc, PGDip, PGCert

Loughborough University

United Kingdom, Loughborough

Go to Official Website