MSc Hydrology and Water Management at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Our established MSc in Hydrology and Water Management equips you with essential skills and knowledge to tackle today's water challenges. Drawing on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the course offers a global perspective on hydrology in the context of sustainability. You will also benefit from our research facilities and equipment including our hydraulics laboratory which includes a state-of-the-art hydraulic flume.

What you will study

On this course, you'll develop an advanced knowledge of water management. These skills support careers in water engineering, flood management, and environmental consultancy. Compulsory modules include: MSc Project and Dissertation, Global Integrated River Basin Management, Climate Change: Vulnerability, Impacts and Adaptation, Modelling and Forecasting of Floods, Hydrosystems Processes and Data Analysis, Data Analysis and Geographic Information Systems, Industry, Sustainable Systems and Professionalism, Water Resources Modelling and Management.

Career pathways

Our MSc also provides a route into further study at PhD level. You'll benefit from our multidisciplinary approach to teaching. Graduate roles and employers include: Environment Agency of England and Wales; governmental and non-governmental organisations (NGOs); water companies; Arup; Mott MacDonald; Atkins; JBA.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in subjects such as engineering geography environmental sciences earth sciences mathematics physics geology chemistry computer sciences geomatics Applicants with different or non-standard qualifications will be considered on an individual basis, particularly if you have relevant industrial experience. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills).

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,300 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

International applicants: GBP 31,100 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/5408f/#how-to-apply

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