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PostgraduateCourse summary
Our holistic approach incorporates flood modelling, environmental sciences, hydrology, hydraulics, social sciences, policy, arts and humanities. So you’ll graduate as a well-rounded professional with a comprehensive overview of the sector. Along with insight into the latest in flood risk management research and innovation. You’ll study flood risk reduction, adaptation and control. Practice data collection and analysis. Work with software such as geographic information system (GIS). And explore community engagement approaches including serious gaming. We’re located in one of the five global cities that make up the City Water Resilience Framework. A project to help cities better prepare for and respond to flooding. Field trips give you opportunities to explore the city of Hull’s significant investment in flood resilience. Our strong relationships within the sector give you the chance to attend guest lectures and workshops from organisations such as Hull City Council, Yorkshire Water, international universities, and industry experts including JBA Consulting. Our annual conference provides further opportunities to hear from and network with a diverse range of organisations.
Modules
All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time. Core modules - Water in the Environment Flood Impacts: Living with Floods Flood Resilience: Living with Water Modelling Flood Events Flood Adaptation and Mitigation Managing Flood Incidents Flood Risk Management Dissertation Project
Assessment method
For a full Masters degree, you'll study 180 credits over the duration of your course. Some programmes offer a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) qualification or a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) qualification. For a PGDip, you'll study 120 credits, and for a PGCert, you'll study 60 credits. You will develop key professional and research skills, as well as an understanding of ethical business practice. You will also undertake a final research project, which can be either a dissertation or a business-based project.
How to apply
International applicants
If you require a Student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level. This course requires academic IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill. See other accepted English language proficiency qualifications. If your English currently does not reach the required standard, you may be interested in our pre-sessional English Language programmes.
Entry requirements
Normally a Bachelor Honours degree (2.1. or above), or international equivalent, in any discipline and GCSE Maths or equivalent. We are looking for a real interest and passion for flood risk management and will consider applicants from all backgrounds. In order to ensure our students have a rich learning and student experience, most of our programmes have a mix of domestic and international students. We reserve the right to close applications early to either group, if application volumes suggest that this blend cannot be achieved. In addition, existing undergraduate students at the University of Hull have a guaranteed ‘Fast Track’ route to any postgraduate programme, subject to meeting the entry criteria.
English language requirements
If you require a Student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level. This course requires academic IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill. See other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by this University. If your English currently does not reach the University's required standard for this programme, you may be interested in one of our English language courses.
https://www.hull.ac.uk/choose-hull/study-at-hull/admissions/english-language-requirements
https://www.hull.ac.uk/choose-hull/study-at-hull/admissions/english-language-requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Subject to confirmation
Provider information
University of Hull
Admissions Office
Cottingham Road
Hull
HU6 7RX