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Water and Environmental Management at University of Brighton - UCAS

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Course summary

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. You will explore key water treatment processes; drawing upon examples of international and national water reuse technology, key to shaping future water sources. Fieldwork and laboratory practicals present the opportunity to design, perform, analyse and report on appropriate quantitative research and operational studies in the field of water and environmental management. You’ll learn with and work alongside members of our research Centre for Aquatic Environments who aim to protect the environment and to support the diverse range of social and cultural values and benefits that derive from healthy aquatic ecosystems. Our researchers collaborate with global organisations and charities such as UNICEF, the World Health Organisation and Water Aid, and work in partnership with regional and national organisations including National Trust, Environment Agency, Southern Water and South East Water. Our well-established links with industry provide networking opportunities and shared insight through guest lectures. This degree is accredited by JBM as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired a partial CEng accredited undergraduate first degree.It is also accredited by the Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM).

Modules

Wastewater Treatment Technology Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% exam This module provides a review of the key processes involved in wastewater treatment processes focussing on examples in the UK and draws upon international and developing national water reuse technologies key to shaping future development of many water sources. The module assesses both fundamental principles of technologies and key aspects of their design and implementation. Water Treatment Technology Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% exam This module explores the links between drinking water characteristics and treatment design and implementation. It critically reviews the key processes involved in water treatment focusing on examples in the UK. And draws upon international and developing national water reuse technologies key to shaping future development of many water sources. Hydrology and Pollutant Transport Assessment: 100% coursework The module introduces the fundamentals of surface and groundwater hydrology, focusing on precipitation, evapotranspiration, runoff, discharge, groundwater recharge, groundwater storage, and groundwater flow. Pollutant transport dynamics are explored with a focus on anthropogenically derived pollutants in surface and groundwaters. The module places these topics in the context of the structure of the UK water industry, international legal and policy frameworks and integrated catchment management. And provides essential skills for careers involved in science, engineering, environmental and water sectors. Water Quality Analysis Assessment: 100% coursework This module enables you to design, perform, analyse and report on appropriate quantitative research and operational studies in the field of water and environmental management. At the end of the module you will have practical skills in water quality data collection through analysis in the field and through laboratory practical sessions in the Centre for Aquatic Environments laboratory suite. You will be able to manage large datasets, perform statistical analysis in Minitab statistical software and critically interpret results. Option modules Environmental Placement Independent Study Environmental Impact Assessment Environmental Management in Organisations Environmental Policy and Law Case Studies in Environmental Assessment and Management Introduction to GIS Applications in GIS Applied Remote Sensing Issues in Ecology and Conservation Advanced Taxonomy and Survey Skills Microbiology, Ecotoxicology and Environmental Remediation Water, Sanitation and Health Atmospheric Environment Waste Management and the Circular Economy Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing Research Field Skills, Brazil


Entry requirements

The entry requirements listed here are our typical offer for this course if you wish to begin studying with us in 2020. They should be used as a general guide. Degree (minimum 2:2) in civil engineering, environmental science or related discipline. IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.


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Water and Environmental Management at University of Brighton - UCAS