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Water and Environmental Management – (M.Sc.)

Loughborough University

Civil and Building Engineering
Application Deadline: Applications can be made at any time
Annual Tuition Fee: ≈ € 5,102 - ≈ € 13,662 (non-EEA)
Location: Loughborough / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 12 months Start Date: October
Educational Form:
  • Taught
Education Variants:
  • Fulltime
Languages: English 
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This programme is for graduates wishing to pursue a career in planning and management of the water and sanitation sector. The programme focuses on water supply and sanitation but also includes water resources and environmental issues in an international context.

The programme aims to develop participants’ potential and their understanding of the principles and practice of water, sanitation and environmental management for the public good; to equip them with appropriate expertise and skills for work in low- and middle-income countries; and to provide opportunities for specialisation in one topic through in depth study during the Individual Research Project module.


Contents

Core Modules
Semester 1 * Water and Environmental Sanitation
* Management for Sustainability
* Water Utilities Management
* Integrated Water Resources Management
* Research Skills

Semester 2 * Group Project
* Individual Research Project

Optional Modules (choose 2)
Semesters 1 & 2 * Environmental Assessment
* Water Source Development

Semester 2 * Small Scale Water Supply and Sanitation
* Solid Waste Management

Assessment
15-credit modules, timed assessments and coursework, and, for most programmes, a group project. Distance learning by coursework. Research project (60 credits) dissertation, fact sheet/briefing note and oral examination.

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Requirements

Entry qualifications vary depending on the programme, but generally a good honours degree in engineering or related discipline or an equivalent professional qualification.

You must also have an acceptable qualification in English Language.

* GCSE English Language - Grade C or above
* IELTS band 6.5 with not less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking
* TOEFL (including the Tests in Written and Spoken Practice) minimum score of 600 (paper-based test) or 100 (Internet-based test) with specific requirements for sub tests

Additional Requirements

Minimal degree required: Bachelor's degree
Minimal amount of work experience Not specified

Language Proficiency

IELTS Band: 6.5
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Grade B (Score: 75)
TOEFL Paper-based: 600
TOEFL Internet-based: 100

Accreditation

Accredited by CIWEM (Charted Institution of Water and Environmental Management) for a period of five years, effective from the intake of 2005.


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