MSc Integrated Water Management (Coursework) at University of the Free State

Programme overview

The MSc majoring in Integrated Water Management (structured, BC470151) is a 180-credit NQF level 9 part-time degree for water professionals, offered by the Centre for Environmental Management at the University of the Free State. Year one is coursework and year two is an independent research mini-dissertation.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences | Department: Centre for Environmental Management | Duration: 2 years, part time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

What you will study

Year 1: IWRR 7905 Research Methods, IWRM 7935 Water Resources and Environmental Change and IWRM 7965 Water Resources in Arid Environments (20 credits each). Year 2: IWRM 7900 mini-dissertation (120 credits), completed as a publication.

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Application information

Entry requirements

PGDipIWM or an applicable Bachelor of Science Honours degree or equivalent qualification at NQF exit level 8; the PGDipIWM must follow a relevant three-year BSc. Experience in the water sector is an advantage. Selection is competitive by a panel; RPL only for candidates recommended by the panel. Closing date 30 September.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Master's applications in Economic and Management Sciences open on 1 April; local applicants close 30 September and international applicants close 31 August.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ufs.ac.za/prospective/study-at-ufs/apply

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