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PgCert Flood and Water Management at Lancaster University

Lancaster University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Solutions to mitigate flood and pollution risk and better utilise water supplies for societal, economic and environmental gain require world-leading hydrologists to design, implement, manage and evaluate. The PGCert Flood and Water Management programme at Lancaster is specifically designed to enhance your skills and potential to become a world-leading hydrologist. You will have the opportunity to develop your graduate and/or professional skills in the use of field technology and state-of-the-art models, applying both industry-standard procedures and next generation approaches.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology  |  Department: Lancaster Environment Centre  |  Duration: Full time 9 months, Part time 21 months  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Catchment Science and Management.

Career pathways

Graduating from the PGCert Flood and Water Management programme awards you with competences for roles such as: You may wish to continue onto our Postgraduate Diploma or MSc in Flood and Water Management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Academic requirements: 2:2 Honours Degree (UK or equivalent) in a science or engineering subject that includes Level 5 hydrology training; such as Civil or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Natural Sciences. We will consider applicants that have successfully completed continuing professional development (CPD) courses in hydrology or flood management, combined with experience. Please provide details in your application for us to assess. English language requirements: We require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,200 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate (per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 10,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate (per year) Source

Duration: Full time 9 months, Part time 21 months

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