MSc Water and Environmental Management at University of Brighton

Responsible management of water and environmental resources is essential in tackling the climate emergency. Our accredited MSc is an opportunity to develop and enhance your core skills, to explore key analytical and scientific skills, and gain up-to-date knowledge of national and international environmental legislation. You’ll study the fundamentals of hydrology and pollutant transport in the context of international legal and policy frameworks and integrated catchment management.

Faculty: School of Applied Sciences  |  Department: Geography, Earth and Environment  |  Duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course can be studied full-or part-time and consists of taught and research components. To be awarded the MSc you must obtain 180 credits made up of your dissertation at 60 credits, three 20-credit core modules, plus your choice of option modules totalling 60 credits. You will study core modules and complete a dissertation. You will also choose option modules enabling you to specialise in the areas of the course that interest you the most. Working closely with your supervisor, you will plan, research and produce your masters dissertation in an area that reflects your interests. Modules include Hydrology and Pollutant Transport, Masters Research Skills and Dissertation, Water Quality Assessment and Management, Water Recycling Technology.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for roles with water companies, government agencies and regulatory bodies, environmental/civil engineering consultancies and international non-governmental organisations.

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