Course summary
About this course 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. 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. Your future career 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. Key features of this course: 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
Modules
For a full list of modules, please visit our website.
Assessment method
At Southampton, assessments are designed to equip you with the skills you need for success in your career. Depending on the modules you choose, you'll be assessed 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
If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English ability by meeting our Band E requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in all components. For information on other accepted English language tests, please see our website.
Entry requirements
You'll need a 2.2 degree in relevant subject such as Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Biology, Geology or Physics or Engineering.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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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
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ