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PostgraduateMSc

Water, Climate Change and Sustainability

Cardiff University
Cardiff, Wales
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Course Overview

The MSc Water, Climate Change and Sustainability at Cardiff University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about solving complex problems. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. Become a leader in water science and management with our interdisciplinary MSc, designed to tackle global challenges and open diverse career pathways. Water is fundamental to life on Earth and the functioning of healthy ecosystems and societies. But the world faces significant challenges to sustainable water supplies. Limited usable freshwater, unevenly distributed across the world, in addition to climate-driven floods and droughts, impacts economies, increases conflict potential, and degrades ecosystems, making future water sustainability unpredictable. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a 95% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Hydrological Processes and the Water Cycle
Climate Dynamics and Climate Change Impacts
Water Resources Management and Sustainability
Groundwater and Subsurface Hydrology
Numerical Modelling in Water Systems
Water-Related Hazards and Risk Assessment
Ecosystem Water Requirements and Services
Research Methods and Data Analysis in Water Science
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject area such as biology, earth science, economics, environmental science, geography, or hydrology, or equivalent international degree

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic69

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
15%Studying
15%Work & Study
60%Professional Jobs
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About Cardiff University

Cardiff University offers Water, Climate Change and Sustainability as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#27UK Ranking
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