Water and Wastewater Engineering

Overview

Through innovative teaching, which blends theory, application and practice, you will develop an advanced understanding of water and wastewater systems qualifying you to work in all areas of water and wastewater treatment and management, providing a valuable contribution to the UK and global water sector.

Career

Our graduates are highly sought after by industry and government, and demand has grown steadily as the education provided has become recognised as excellent. Some graduates progress on to academic research.Cranfield University 's Water and Wastewater Engineering   produces graduates able to step into a range of positions and make an immediate and real contribution to the effectiveness of water sector businesses, and organisations such as Severn Trent Water, Anglian Water, Thames Water and DEFRA.

Cranfield Water Science Institute is recognised internationally as a centre of excellence for postgraduate courses. It is the UK's largest academic group specialising in process technologies, engineering and policy for water quality improvement, and is a member of British Water.

The Institute's links to industry, underpinned by the reputation of its courses, enables successful students to secure positions and develop their careers in UK water companies, utilities across Europe, the major international engineering consultancies, major engineering and service contractors, and government agencies.  

Graduated students are invited to join the Institute's Alumni Association which offers excellent networking opportunities throughout the world.

Accreditation

These MSc, PgDip and PgCert degrees are accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM).