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University of Glasgow - College of Science & Engineering MSc in Sustainable Water Environments

University of Glasgow - College of Science & Engineering

MSc in Sustainable Water Environments

Glasgow, United Kingdom

12 up to

24 months

English

Full time, Part time

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* international & EU applicants: 25 July 2022 / UK applicants: 31 August 2022

Key Summary

    About : The MSc in Sustainable Water Environments focuses on innovative solutions for water management. This program explores the challenges of water resources in the context of sustainability and environmental protection. Students will engage with various topics like hydrology, policy, and infrastructure.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in environmental consulting, water management, policy advocacy, or research. This program prepares students for roles such as water resource manager, sustainability consultant, or environmental scientist, enabling them to contribute to sustainable water practices and policies.

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Introduction

The Masters in Sustainable Water Environments will provide you with multidisciplinary knowledge and expertise in the river catchment, lake and coastal environments, with a focus on the impact of and adaptation to changing environments. The programme is designed to enable you to develop an in-depth and critical understanding of contemporary global issues in surface water environments including climate and land-use change, flood risk, restoration, ecosystem health, and associated management perspectives. The programme is ideal for you if you are keen to pursue a professional career or research in the water environment.

Why this Programme

  • The University of Glasgow is ranked in the top 10 in the UK for Geography (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022) and Earth Sciences (Gaurdian University Guide 2022).
  • Research in the Earth Systems Research Group and SUERC was ranked 1st in Scotland for world-leading publications and research environment in REF2014.
  • This programme equips students with an interdisciplinary perspective on different surface water environments.
  • Seminars are given by industry features throughout the programme.
  • MSc project options are either in collaboration with industry, or academic researchers in the School’s Earth Systems Research Group or the Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre (SUERC).
  • The School owns specialist laboratory and field equipment. Students with interests in surveying water environments will benefit from access to the latest surveying equipment and software including RTK GNSS. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and terrestrial laser scanners.
  • You will attend a residential semester 1 field class integrated into the 'monitoring water systems' course.
  • The School of Geographical & Earth Sciences has an Athena Swan Silver Award, demonstrating the school’s commitment to supporting women in scientific studies and careers, and to improving the working environment for all.

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