MSc by Research Desalination and Water Re-use at Swansea University

Programme overview

The MSc by Research in Desalination and Water Re-use is a one-year research degree based at Bay Campus within the Centre for Water Advanced Technologies and Environmental Research (CWATER), a centre developing advanced water treatment technologies.

Faculty: Engineering | Department: Chemical Engineering (Centre for Water Advanced Technologies and Environmental Research, CWATER) | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Intake: October, January, April and July | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research topics fall within drinking water, waste-water and process-water treatment, and include modelling membrane processes, membrane and process characterisation, hazardous substances, ozonation and advanced oxidation processes, and pilot-scale studies.

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Entry requirements

Applicants must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2:1 level (or non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering, or a related discipline such as chemistry, biochemistry, physics or another engineering discipline. IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5 (or Swansea University recognised equivalent). Admissions decisions may also take into account the research proposal, interview performance, competition for places and relevant professional experience. One reference is required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,006 a year (2025/26). UK student full-time annual rate (2025/26 entry point); part-time is half. Charged over the minimum candidature period. Bench fees may apply. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition, year 1; rate for an October start in the year shown Source

Intake: October, January, April and July

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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