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Advanced Water Management MSc

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Full time | Cranfield Campus | 1 year | 01-OCT-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

01-OCT-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Water Management

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

A pathway to a successful and rewarding career in the water sector; shaping a more resilient and sustainable future for all.

Managing water is one of society’s greatest challenges. What was once an abundant natural resource now requires careful management to ensure its availability and quality for future generations.

The Advanced Water Management MSc builds on our 30-year legacy in Environmental Water Management. It covers the urgent water issues which confront our communities and the ways to deliver innovative solutions which increase water security, water for health, sustainability, and resilience.

The MSc is delivered by our world-leading experts and developed in partnership with a wide range of organisations from the water sector. Our graduates have the skills and expertise to solve global water challenges and contribute to the advance of Sustainable Development Goals (e.g., SDG6, SDG11, SDG13 and SDG15) through a variety of career paths.

Who is it for?

The course is ideal for graduates wishing to develop the expertise needed to solve water management problems. It is designed to complement and expand your existing knowledge of science, policy and practice, making it suitable for students from a range of backgrounds. Recent students have joined us from undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in engineering (civil, hydraulic, agricultural), physical geography, chemistry and environmental sciences, as well as from professional careers.

Our strong industry links make the course particularly suited for those looking to work in the water industry, government or environmental and engineering consultancy, and a wide range of roles including water quality, water resources, aquatic habitat and wildlife, flood defence and policy.

The option to undertake the course on a part-time basis allows you to extend your professional development within your current employment. We will design an individual study plan for you, taking into account your workload and working commitments.

Your future career

Cranfield University water graduates are found all over the UK, EU, and the rest of the world, working at all levels of the water industry, government, environmental and engineering consultancy, and charitable sector. You will therefore become part of a large and supportive alumni network.

Accreditation

The MSc of this course is accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM). As a graduate of the MSc course, you are eligible for graduate membership in this leading professional body.

Modules

Extreme weather events are considered top global risks. Every year, many places around the world are affected by droughts and floods leading to severe impacts on people, the environment, agricultural and industrial production, and water supply infrastructure. Climate change will increase the frequency and severity of these natural hazards. Thus, we need to improve our ability to characterise and understand their occurrence, duration and intensity; and to effectively implement management responses to reduce vulnerability and minimise their impacts. This module will focus on droughts and floods, covering their definition, forecasting, impacts and management options. The module focuses on impact and management responses in three key sectors ? domestic, businesses (including agriculture) and the environment.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£11,895

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£25,955

Entry requirements

Candidates must possess, or be expected to achieve, a first or second class UK honours degree in a relevant science, engineering or related discipline, or the international equivalent of these UK qualifications. Other relevant qualifications, together with significant experience, may be considered.

University information

Cranfield University is an exclusive postgraduate university with a main campus in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, and a second site in Shrivenham, Oxfordshire. The university specialises in science, engineering, technology and management, exploring how they work together to benefit the world. Cranfield’s world-class postgraduate courses and unrivalled facilities attract talented and hard working students from around the world. The university...more

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