Environmental Water Consultancy

In the first semester, the 30-credit Issues and Skills module gives you a broad background in the knowledge and skills you’ll need to be a professional water manager, such as understanding the policy framework and the range of skills used, including field work and data analysis. There will also be visits from practising professionals. The Hydrological Processes module gives you the essential understanding of hydrology needed by any water manager, whilst Systems Thinking will provide you with the skills to approach and solve business problems in a practical way.

In semester 2, you will take complementary modules on client management and project management, delivered by practising water management consultants. You’ll also choose optional modules on water quality or a range of consultancy-focused topics. Throughout the course you will take a specific professional development module. This all leads up to your dissertation, where you get the chance to use the skills you have learned to undertake a cutting edge research project.

If you study this programme part time you will study fewer modules in each year.

Course structure

These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.

Modules Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Professional Development 15 credits
• Dissertation 60 credits
• Issues and Skills for River Basin Dynamics and Management 30 credits
• Water Consultancy: Contract Development 15 credits
• Hydrological Processes and Analysis 15 credits
• Water Consultancy: Project Management 15 credits

Optional modules

• Geographic Data Visualisation & Analysis 15 credits
• River basin management for water quality 15 credits
• Environmental Assessment 15 credits
• Risk Perception and Communication 15 credits
• Systems Thinking and Consulting Practice 15 credits
• Organizational Development and Change 15 credits

For more information on typical modules, read Environmental Water Consultancy MSc Full Time in the course catalogue

For more information on typical modules, read Environmental Water Consultancy MSc Part Time in the course catalogue

Learning and teaching

We use a full range of teaching methods during the programme to ensure all learning styles are catered for. These comprise lectures, seminars (including some by external speakers), field work, laboratory classes, computer practicals, group work, one-to-one supervision, work-based learning, and self-led study. All teaching will be research-led (and consultancy-led) so that students are learning about, and working on, real, contemporary challenges.

Assessment

You’ll be assessed through a range of techniques, such as essays, group and individual reports, exams, presentations, poster presentations, computer-based practicals, and reflective work-based logs.