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MSc Sustainable Water and Climate Resilience

  • DeadlineStudy Details: MSc 1 year full-time

Masters Degree Description

In a world grappling with climate change, water scarcity and pollution, the need for effective sustainable solutions is more critical than ever.

From managing droughts in arid regions to tackling floods and pollution in urban centres, our MSc in Sustainable Water and Climate Resilience equips you to address these global challenges head-on. 

At Loughborough University, this new MSc prepares you with the breadth of knowledge and skills to tackle water challenges in a changing climate. Learn from world-leading experts and apply cutting-edge data and methods such as nature-based solutions and data analysis tools, so you can tackle water-related hazards and build climate resilience.

Entry Requirements

A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent international qualification in engineering, geography, science or mathematics.

Qualifications slightly below this level, alternative qualifications, and/or professional experience will also be considered.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

There are lots of options available to you to fund your master’s programme, from alumni bursaries to school and department scholarships and government loans.

Student Destinations

When you graduate from Loughborough with an MSc in Sustainable Water and Climate Resilience, you will secure roles at top companies in the UK and worldwide.

You will benefit from:

  • Strong links with industry partners: Learn from top UK and international companies and organisations who can influence the nature of our research and curriculum. You will be fully equipped on how to tackle water and climate challenges sustainably, wherever you are.
  • Excellent career prospects: Through integrated learning at Loughborough across Civil Engineering, Geography and the Environment, you will gain the skills for successful consultancy careers in national and international Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) such as Oxfam and Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) as well as UNICEF. You will also find roles within relevant sectors and through research opportunities.

Join us in changing the global impact and help to shape a more sustainable future.

Module Details

Semester 1

Compulsory modules

  • Research Methods (15 credits)
  • Water and the Natural Environment
  • Hydrometeorology for the Climate Emergency (15 credits)
  • Climate Futures (15 credits)

Semester 2

Compulsory modules

  • Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Resilience
  • Geographic Information Systems and Data Management (15 credits)
  • Disaster Risk Management (15 credits)
  • Flood Modelling and Management

Summer

Compulsory modules

  • Research Dissertation (60 credits)

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