Flood Risk Management University of Hull

Overview

Our holistic approach incorporates flood modelling, environmental sciences, hydrology, hydraulics, social sciences, policy, arts and humanities. So you’ll graduate as a well-rounded professional with a comprehensive overview of the sector. Along with insight into the latest in flood risk management research and innovation.

Through the Flood Risk Management programme offered by the University of Hull  you’ll study flood risk reduction, adaptation and control. Practice data collection and analysis. Work with software such as geographic information system (GIS). And explore community engagement approaches including serious gaming.

We’re located in one of the five global cities that make up the City Water Resilience Framework. A project to help cities better prepare for and respond to flooding. Field trips give you opportunities to explore the city of Hull’s significant investment in flood resilience.

Our strong relationships within the sector give you the chance to attend guest lectures and workshops from organisations such as Hull City Council, Yorkshire Water, international universities, and industry experts including JBA Consulting. Our annual conference provides further opportunities to hear from and network with a diverse range of organisations.

Future prospects

• You’ll graduate with the skills you need for a career in flood risk management.

• With an uncertain future climate, and a current skills gap in flood management, there’s a strong demand for professionals who can increase flood resilience. You could go on to work within a range of sectors including local authorities, industry, consultancy, government, academia and non-governmental organisations.

• The variety of roles you could go onto is broad with examples including flood modelling, flood risk analysis, flood policy, civil engineering, or development, planning and permitting. You can also go on to a PhD or research careers in the field.

Take a look at our facilities

• Flume Laboratory

This is the flume, a device for studying the bodies of water that dominate our planet. It’s a 10-metre-long tank that can simulate a river, a slice of coastline or a cross-section of sea.

• SuDSlab UK

You’ll explore how sustainable drainage systems SuDS can be used to slow down surface water and reduce flooding – a living lab which links on-campus and community-based SuDS in a monitoring network.

• Total Environment Simulator (TES)

You’ll get access to TES – based at The Deep, this experimental facility is designed for modelling the movement of water and sediment under a wide range of environmental conditions.

• Brynmor Jones Library

Our seven-storey library is a superb learning space. As well as more than a million books, there’s a variety of study areas, over 400 open-access PCs and one amazing view.