The MSc Water and Environmental Management course focuses on sound water management and sustainable development, preparing students for careers in environmental water management. The course includes seven core taught modules, optional modules, and research methods and research projects. It is accredited by IEMA and CIWEM, offering free student membership and a fast track to Practitioner Membership. The course is available full and part-time, with intakes in September and January. It is structured around a modular short course structure, allowing flexibility for part-time students. The course integrates blended learning, combining face-to-face teaching with online materials, and offers access to excellent university facilities.
University of Hertfordshire
MSc Water and Environmental Management
Entry Requirements
A minimum of a 2.2Â degree in any subject.
Applicants with other qualifications and relevant experience will be considered individually by the Programme Tutor. Accredited Prior Learning (APL) is available for those who already have associate membership of IEMA.
An IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent will be required If English is not the first language. If you do not have the required level of English for entry, our academic English courses can help you to achieve this level.
Career Prospects
Graduates have found work in a variety of industries, including water businesses, environmental agencies, consulting, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), municipal governments, and more. They have created considerable environmental improvements and savings for their businesses, and some have even been promoted inside their organizations.
Course Details
The programme approach integrates blended learning, combining face-to-face teaching and tutorials with online learning materials, easy contact with tutors and online submission of assignments. All modules are delivered as intensive two or three day short courses that run primarily on Fridays and Saturdays.
Full-time students attend tutorials in the weeks following a short course, receiving face-to-face support.
Part-time students attend courses at the University for only about 16 working days a year. These students complete their assignments through making use of our outstanding virtual learning environment Studynet and keeping in remote contact with tutors. Most part time students complete this course within 2 years but you are given a maximum of 5 to complete.
Assessment is primarily by assignments, often directly related to environmental management in the workplace or field. These can include reports, essays, seminars and online tests.
You have access to excellent University facilities including a field station, laboratories and state of the art Learning Resource Centres.
Each module can be studied individually as a stand-alone course, please enquire for further details.
Modules
Research Methods - 15 Credits
Environmental Management Tool and Methods - 15 Credits
Water and Environmental Management Individual Research Project - 45 Credits
Sustainability and Environment Systems - 15 Credits
Foundation in Environmental Auditing - 15 Credits
Sustainable Energy - 15 Credits
Environmental Policy and Governance - 15 Credits
Integrated Waste & Pollution Management - 15 Credits
Water Pollution Control - 15 Credits
Ecology & Conservation - 15 Credits
Water Resources - 15 Credits
Environment Management Systems Implementation - 15 Credits
- 15 Credits
Agriculture and Environment - 15 Credits
Understanding & Managing Change - 15 Credits
Study Skills - 0 Credits
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