Master in Science and Technologies for Environmental Sustainability: Water and Coastal Management
Ravenna, Italy
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2026
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: WACOMA (Water and Coastal Management) is the English-taught curriculum of Master's programme in Science and Technologies for Environmental Sustainability at Università di Bologna. It addresses analysis and management of marine coastal areas. You'll study coastal processes, mitigation, adaptation, risk management and impacts of change, and learn hydrology, ecology, geochemistry and mapping through lab and field work and research thesis.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work in coastal management, environmental consultancy, marine monitoring and GIS mapping; they can enter research, policy, coastal restoration, adaptation or roles in public agencies, NGOs and firms, applying skills in fieldwork, geospatial analysis and risk assessment.
WACOMA -- Water and Coastal Management is the English taught curriculum of the Master's degree programme in Science and technologies for environmental sustainability.
The Curriculum deals with analysis and management of marine coastal areas. Through an interdisciplinary approach, students gain a deep understanding of coastal processes, measures for mitigation and adaptation and ability to manage risks associated with natural and human-induced events, consequences of global changes. Classroom lessons are enriched by practical activities in lab and field trips.
What you will study
The curriculum involves the integrated study of hydrology, ecology, physiology, chemistry, geochemistry and advanced mapping technologies, applied to coastal environment. Students will take part to an interdisciplinary laboratory to apply the skills acquired and will be able to personalize their study plan with elective courses and the research project for the thesis.
University students may obtain economic support during their studies from the Emilia-Romagna Region, the University of Bologna, and other external bodies.