Water and Environmental Management MSc/Diploma

Postgraduate

In Currie

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  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Currie (Scotland)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Home Postgraduate study Civil/Safety/Water Engineering Water and Environmental ManagementWater and Environmental Management MSc/DiplomaHow to apply »DeliveryFull-time, Part-time, Distance learningProgramme typeTaughtStudy locationEdinburghEntry dateSeptember, January (DL only)OverviewProgramme contentEntry requirementsFees & scholarships Postgraduate Taught Funded places available This programme has been selected to support the skills demand in Scotland's key economic growth areas. A number of full fee bursaries are available to applicants permanently resident in Scotland. Download an application form and submit OverviewRecent floods and droughts across the world highlight the need for our natural water resources to be better managed. In addition, the provision of secure clean water supplies and the treatment and disposal of wastewater and other contaminants require innovative and sustainable solutions to ensure that their environmental and socio-economic impacts are minimised. The Water and Environmental Management programme provides a multi-disciplinary understanding of these water resources and environmental issues through the development of knowledge and skills necessary for the planning and management of these resources to meet the needs of society and the environment within the context of climate change. The programme is delivered by experts in the field of water and environmental management, covering a wide range of relevant disciplines including: environmental hydrology; computer simulation of river flows; water conservation; environmental geotechnics; environmental and energy economics; urban drainage and water supply; water and wastewater treatment; marine wastewater disposal; environmental statistics; environmental contamination and health; environmental planning; flood inundation modelling; water resources...

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Edinburgh Campus, Riccarton, EH14 4AS

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Management
  • IT Management
  • Engineering
  • Planning
  • Skills and Training
  • Industry
  • Water Engineering
  • Part Time
  • Accredited
  • Government
  • Climate Change
  • IT Development
  • Simulation
  • Wastewater Treatment
  • Climate
  • Statistics
  • Conservation
  • Hydrology
  • Economics
  • Supply
  • Contamination

Course programme

Postgraduate Taught Funded places available

This programme has been selected to support the skills demand in Scotland's key economic growth areas. A number of full fee bursaries are available to applicants permanently resident in Scotland. Download an application form and submit

Overview

Recent floods and droughts across the world highlight the need for our natural water resources to be better managed. In addition, the provision of secure clean water supplies and the treatment and disposal of wastewater and other contaminants require innovative and sustainable solutions to ensure that their environmental and socio-economic impacts are minimised.

The Water and Environmental Management programme provides a multi-disciplinary understanding of these water resources and environmental issues through the development of knowledge and skills necessary for the planning and management of these resources to meet the needs of society and the environment within the context of climate change.

The programme is delivered by experts in the field of water and environmental management, covering a wide range of relevant disciplines including: environmental hydrology; computer simulation of river flows; water conservation; environmental geotechnics; environmental and energy economics; urban drainage and water supply; water and wastewater treatment; marine wastewater disposal; environmental statistics; environmental contamination and health; environmental planning; flood inundation modelling; water resources management.

Our students

The programme is designed for graduates in civil engineering, earth sciences or other related disciplines that are typically looking to broaden their knowledge base, extend their technical expertise or gain further learning to meet the needs of the professional institutions.

Applicants from other backgrounds planning to develop a career in water resources may also be considered.

Career opportunities

Training is provided in water resources engineering, environmental engineering, flood risk management, integrated water resources management, environmental implications of water engineering schemes, and industrial software packages. On completion, graduates will be able to offer employers a broad range of skills and advanced knowledge in a number of important areas of water engineering. Primary employment destinations include:

  • Leading UK and international consultants (e.g. Jacobs, HR Wallingford, JBA, Halcrow, Hyder Consulting and Fairhursts)
  • Local and National Government (in the UK and elsewhere)
  • Environmental regulators (e.g. SEPA & EA)
  • Academic institutions (including PhD study and research associate posts)
  • Non-Governmental Organisations
Professional recognition

This MSc degree is accredited as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng(Hons) or an Accredited IEng (Full) BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree. See for further information.

Flexible study options

This programme can be studied full-time, part-time or online via Independent Distance Learning (IDL) which is ideal for those in employment or with other commitments and provides flexible study options that fit around work or family.

Programme duration Mode of study Duration Full-time Part-time Independent Distance Learning (IDL) 1 year 2 years 2-7 years*

*An IDL programme - whether at PgDip or MSc level - can be completed in a minimum of 2 years. On average, our PgDip programmes studied via IDL are completed in 2-3 years, while MSc programmes are completed in 2.5-7 years. Most students intend to complete their studies via IDL within 2-3 years.

Industry links

Heriot-Watt's Water Academy has strong links with practitioners in industry, local authorities and government. As part of our commitment to preparing our students to contribute to solving ‘real world’ issues, high achieving students on our Water and Environmental Management MSc programme have an opportunity to undertake their dissertation research for an external organisation such as The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), the Scottish Government, or for a private consultancy such as Royal HaskoningDHV or Grontmij.

Industry Advisory Committee

The Water and Environmental Management programme is supported by the Civil Engineering Industry Advisory Committee, which includes representatives from major multi-national employers AECOM, ARUP, Balfour Beatty, Halcrow, Jacobsand WSP Group. This committee convenes regularly and advises on the programme content and structure, ensuring quality, up-to-date content and relevance to industry needs.

Additional information

Programme content This programme, led by Dr Alan Cuthbertson, consists of eight courses. MSc students also complete two research projects. On-campus (full-time/part-time) students study eight courses from a range of optional courses. Independent Distance Learning (IDL) students study four mandatory courses in Semester 1 and four optional courses in Semester 2. Programme structure for on-campus students: Semester 1Semester 2 Students choose 4 courses from the following optional courses:Environmental Hydrology and Water ResourcesComputational Simulation of River...

Water and Environmental Management MSc/Diploma

Price on request