Water Resources & Catchment Management – (M.Sc.)

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The MSc programme is offered as full time (one year) and part time (two years). The PGDip programme is offered as full-time (9 months) and part-time (two years). The PGC programme is offered as full-time (4 months) and part-time (9 months). The programme is also available by distance learning.

Eight courses are selected from the list below. Some of these are mandatory (core), while others are optional. The choice of courses varies slightly with the distance learning option. MSc and Diploma

candidates are expected to pass all eight courses, although the average pass mark required for the MSc is higher (50%) than that of the Diploma (40%). Postgraduate Certificate students only need to pass in four courses. Most courses have compulsory coursework elements and written examinations.

The taught element of the course comprises eight modules, some of these are compulsory (core) while others are optional. MSc and Diploma candidates are expected to pass all eight modules, although the average pass mark required for the MSc is higher (50%) than that of the Diploma (40%). Certificate students only need to pass in four modules. Most modules have compulsory coursework elements and written examinations.

Module Choice, Semester 1

· Environmental Hydrology & Water Resources – mandatory

· Integrated Water Resources Management– mandatory

· Sustainability & Civil Engineering – optional

· Water Conservation – optional

· Computer Simulation of River Flows – optional

Module Choice, Semester 2

· Water & Wastewater Treatment – mandatory

· Water Supply & Drainage – mandatory

· Irrigation Water Management – optional

· Marine Water Discharges – optional

· Geographical Information Systems 1 – optional

Project & Dissertation

After successfully completing the taught elements at the end of Semester 2, the MSc students then embark on an independent research project for about 3 months, leading to the production of a dissertation. To qualify for the award of the MSc, the student would need to also pass the dissertation.

Industry Links

Where possible MSc dissertation projects are set up in collaboration with industry, the aim being to encourage contact between the student and industry, and to underpin the industrial relevance of the projects. Students are also encouraged to suggest their own topics and projects may be undertaken at overseas laboratories.

Graduate Opportunities

Training is provided in water resources engineering, environmental engineering, flood risk management, integrated water resources management, environmental implications of water engineering schemes, and industrial software packages. The programme is suitable for graduates in civil engineering, earth sciences and related disciplines. On completion, graduates will be able to offer employers a broad range of skills and advanced knowledge in a number of important areas of water engineering.

The programme builds on the experience and reputation which the programme team has established over several years.

Primary employment destinations include:

· Leading UK and international consultants (e.g. Jacobs, HR Wallingford, JBA, Halcrow, Hyder Consulting and Fairhursts)

· Local and National Government (in the UK and elsewhere)

· Environmental regulators (e.g. SEPA & EA)

· Academic institutions (including PhD study and research associate posts)

· Non-Governmental Organisations