MSc Water and Environmental Management

The Water and Environmental Management MSc/PGDip offered by the University of Brighton is a flexible course designed to meet the demands of industry and public sector organisations tackling complex environmental issues. This postgraduate course is ideal for those aiming to address environmental challenges through integrated approaches to water and environmental management.Course Content: This course provides an in-depth understanding of the interrelationships between water, land, and air processes and the ways they can be managed sustainably. It covers theory and practice of environmental water management and is underpinned by case studies and fieldwork. The course offers flexible pathways depending on students' interests or desired career path, including a placement-based research project.Key Modules: The core modules cover 'Catchment Hydrology and Management', 'River Dynamics and Management', 'Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment', 'Examples and Case Studies in Water Management', and 'Site Exploration and Risk Assessment'. Then, the placement-based research project, including modules on 'Research Methods and Design', 'Professional Placement and Personal Learning', and 'Dissertation'.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM).Future Careers: Graduates will be well prepared for careers in environmental consultancy, in public policy or within environmental regulatory bodies. They could become hydrologists, water resources managers, environmental consultants, flood engineers.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.