Program Overview

Overview

The Hydrology and Water Management MSc course provides an advanced knowledge and understanding of key scientific and technical subject areas such as hydrology and hydraulics. The course is designed to tackle today's most pressing water challenges, including water management, climate change, and global development.

What You'll Learn

The course provides an advanced knowledge and understanding of:

• Key scientific and technical subject areas such as hydrology and hydraulics
• The theoretical basis for methods of analysis and modeling
• The regulatory and socio-economic aspects of water management
• Specific examples of water management, drawing on examples from developing and industrialized countries

How You'll Learn

You will be taught through a combination of:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Practical classes
• Bespoke content on our online virtual learning environment
• Group work
• Fieldwork

Your Development

The course will contribute to your personal development by providing you with versatile, employable skills including:

• Modeling and coding
• Time and project management
• Team-working
• Writing for technical audiences
• Presentation skills

Your Future

Graduates from this MSc are in high demand from employers in the UK and internationally. Graduate destinations include:

• Environment Agency of England and Wales
• Governmental and non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
• Water companies
• Major multi-disciplinary international consultancies and specialist consultancies in the water sector

Quality and Ranking

• 42% of our research is classified as 4* world-leading research – Research Excellence Framework 2021
• 65% increase in research power since 2014 – Research Excellence Framework 2021
• Global Top 140 University – QS World University Rankings 2026
• Global Top 160 University - Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025

Facilities

The School of Engineering has an exceptional range of laboratories equipped with a wide range of analytical instrumentation. These support our research, teaching, and contract research projects, including:

• Novak Hydraulics and Hydrology Laboratory, including state-of-the-art experimental hydraulic flume
• National Green Infrastructure Facility
• Urban Observatory
• Catchment-based field sites
• Computational facilities for high-performance computing

Fees and Funding

• Tuition fees for 2026 entry (per year):
  • Home students: £13,900
  • International students: £30,050
• Scholarships: We support our EU and international students by providing a generous range of Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships.

Entry Requirements

• A good 2:2 honors degree, or international equivalent, in subjects such as engineering, geography, environmental sciences, earth sciences, mathematics, physics, geology, chemistry, computer sciences, or geomatics.
• English Language requirements: IELTS, Pearson, Duolingo English Test, TOEFL, or other qualifications.

How to Apply

• Start Dates: The course starts in September.
• Closing Dates: There is no application closing date for this course.
• Deposit: If you are an international student or a student from the EU, EEA, or Switzerland and you need a visa to study in the UK, you must pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship.