PGDip Water Engineering for Development (Distance Learning, Part-time) at Loughborough University

Improve lives through sustainable water and sanitation solutions. Make a real difference in the water and sanitation sector globally. Our flexible and online MSc equips you with the expertise to tackle global challenges from designing large-scale infrastructure projects for governments to developing innovative solutions for NGOs.

Faculty: School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering  |  Department: Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering  |  Study mode: part-time; online (distance learning)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

All the School’s teaching is delivered by inspirational team of research experts. Compulsory modules: Water and the Natural Environment (DL), Research Methods (DL), Urban and Rural Water Engineering (DL), Groundwater Modelling and Management (DL), Flood Modelling and Management (DL), Urban and Rural Sanitation Engineering (DL), Management of Water and Environmental Sanitation Infrastructure (DL), Research Dissertation (DL).

Career pathways

Explore the breadth of career opportunities available with a Water Management for Development Master’s degree. Many WEDC alumni work for international non-governmental organisations (NGOs) such as Oxfam, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and WaterAid, and agencies such as UNICEF, as well as national governments.

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