Overview
We are proud to be ranked in the top 100 for Civil and Structural Engineering (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)
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 youâll 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.