Newcastle University Postgraduate programs
Hydrology and Water Management MSc
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
DURATION
12 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
GBP 27,600 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* international students; GBP 12,300 - home students full-time; GBP 6,150 - home students part-time (24 months) per year;
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Introduction
Gain knowledge, and theoretical and practical skills for a career in the water and environmental industries, with a specialist focus on climate and flood risk.
Our Hydrology and Water Management MSc provides you with the opportunity to understand issues and challenges. Taught by leaders in their field, you'll learn:
- water management
- addressing current global issues in developed and less developed countries including:
- climate change
- urbanisation
- food and water security
You'll develop technical skills built on the latest science. You'll also broaden your understanding of policy and practice. This will be relevant to developing a professional career in the water industry.
Our MSc is for both practising professionals and graduates in subjects such as:
- engineering
- geography
- environmental sciences
- earth sciences
- mathematics
- physics
- geology
- chemistry
- computer sciences
- geomatics
The needs of industry and government policy and our strong industrial engagement help shape our degree programmes. You'll gain from this engagement through:
- industry guest lectures
- site visits
- projects
Our graduates are in high demand. Particularly in consultancies and regulatory bodies in the UK and worldwide. You'll graduate with enhanced skills and knowledge, preparing you for a wide range of career opportunities.
Professional accreditation and recognition
Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM)
This course is accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM)
Joint Board of Moderators (JBM)
The course is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising ICE, IStructE, CIHT and IHIE), as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for students with an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng Honours degree or Accredited IEng (Full) BEng/BSc Honours.
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
This course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Rankings
- 1st in the UK and 8th in the world for sustainable development – Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022
- 42% of our research is classified as 4* world-leading research – Research Excellence Framework 2021
- 65% increase in research power since 2014 – Research Excellence Framework 2021
- Global Top 125 University - QS World University Rankings 2023
- Global Top 140 University - Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023
- Top 175 for Engineering – Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2022
Curriculum
What you'll learn
The course provides advanced knowledge and understanding of:
- key scientific and technical subject areas such as hydrology and hydraulics
- the theoretical basis for methods of analysis and modelling
- the regulatory and socioeconomic aspects of water management
- specific examples of water management, drawing on examples from developing and industrialised countries
These provide the basis for the development of skills and experience in areas including:
- programming for data management and modelling
- field-based hydrometric measurement
- application of software used in the industry
Most of our students undertake the full set of standard compulsory water modules. You also choose one optional module. This provides a coherent integrated educational experience. You may also be able to select modules from other MSc courses (with the agreement of the Degree Programme Director).
This MSc programme is closely aligned with its partner course Hydrogeology and Water Management. This MSc provides more focus on groundwater as a specialism.
The taught modules during Semester 1 are identical in the two MScs. You'll have the opportunity to change course after starting the programme if you decide you would like to follow this speciality.
Compulsory Modules
- Quantitative Methods for Engineering 10
- Integrated River Basin Management 10
- Climate Change: Vulnerability, Impacts and Adaptation 10
- Groundwater Modelling 10
- Modelling and Forecasting of Floods 10
- Water Management: Issues and Challenges 10
- Hydrosystems Processes and Data Analysis 20
- Hydrosystems Modelling and Management 20
- MSc Project and Dissertation in Water Resources 60
- Geographic Information Systems 10
Optional Modules
- Environmental Engineering for the Global South 10
- Groundwater Assessment 10
- Computational Hydraulics 10
Career Opportunities
Graduates with this MSc are in high demand from employers in the UK and internationally. Graduate destinations include:
- Environment Agency of England and Wales
- water companies
- local government
major multi-disciplinary international consultancies and specialist consultancies in the water sector such as:
- Arup
- Mott MacDonald
- Atkins
- JBA
Our MSc also provides a route into further study at PhD level.
Networking opportunities
You'll benefit from our multidisciplinary approach to teaching. You'll have the opportunity to engage with fellow students from other engineering disciplines and courses. This includes international students from around the world on our ERASMUS Euroaquae MSc.
You'll be working alongside industry professional delegates taking modules as Continuing Professional Development. This provides a rich and diverse learning experience and a network allowing you to enhance your employability.