University of Pretoria campus

Engineering

MSc specialising in Water Resource Management at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

Run through the Centre for Environmental Studies and coordinated by the Department of Microbiology and Plant Pathology, this one-year, full-time MSc trains environmental graduates for careers in the sustainable management of water resources, covering water quality management, conservation, demand management, and water supply and sanitation technologies in Southern Africa.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences  |  Department: Centre for Environmental Studies, coordinated by the Department of Microbiology and Plant Pathology  |  Duration: 1 year, full-time  |  Intake: Closing dates: South Africa 30/09/2026; International 31/08/2026  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Principles of water quality management, water conservation, water demand management, and water supply and sanitation technologies, culminating in a dissertation.

Career pathways

Sustainable management of water resources in Southern Africa.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Relevant Bachelor of Science Honours degree (NQF level 8); or relevant 4-year Bachelor of Science degree where the research component accounts for at least 25% of final-year credits (industrial attachment may not replace more than one of the eight semesters of theory), with a weighted average of at least 65% at honours or final-year level.

Intake: Closing dates: South Africa 30/09/2026; International 31/08/2026

Duration: 1 year, full-time

Explore more study programmes

Engineering

BCom 4-year programme

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Closing dates 30 June 2026 (South Africa and international); candidates ranked by academic status an

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.