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Water Resources Management at University of Southampton - UCAS

Course summary

"Explore Water Resources Management at a global top 100* university. Our MSc in Water Resources Management develops the professional skills required for a rewarding career as a water focused environmental scientist. Highly skilled water scientists and engineers are vital for the conservation and enhancement of our aquatic environment, both locally and globally. This programme will give you the ability to accurately assess the potential and existing impacts on the water environment from industrial practices, abstraction, and agriculture. On completing this master's in water management, you will have developed a thorough understanding of:

  • The importance of environmental concepts, terms, principles, and methods
  • The value of using techniques and ideas in different subject disciplines
  • The socio-economic context of environmental issues and the legal framework for environmental regulation
  • The contribution of science, engineering, and communication to the identification and resolution of environmental issues
  • The human causes and consequences of environmental impacts
  • General environmental concerns, including biodiversity and environmental limits to economic or population growth
You’ll explore the scientific and engineering management of our aquatic resources and gain an in-depth understanding of freshwater ecosystems, visit river restoration sites and examine the state of fisheries. You'll graduate primed to start your career or to continue your exploration in research. *QS World University Rankings 2023"

Modules

For a full list of modules, please visit our website.

Assessment method

Depending on the modules you choose, we’ll assess you through a combination of essays, reports, policy briefs, impact statements, environmental management (iso14001) audits, literature reviews, journal articles, presentations, practical and written examinations.


How to apply

International applicants

English language requirements: band C, IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components.

Entry requirements

An upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in Environmental Sciences, Geography, Zoology, Oceanography, Biology, Geology or Physics.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £26352 Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
International £26352 Year 1

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

Please see our website for further details and updates: www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding.page
Water Resources Management at University of Southampton - UCAS