Water and Sustainable Development (Research) IHE Delft Institute for Water Education

Programme Structure

Throughout the programme you will develop academic and cognitive competences to create new knowledge and solutions needed to address complex water challenges in inclusive and sustainable ways.

The curriculum includes common parts, thematic track modules, research proposal development, electives and an extensive thesis research part.

All students join the mixed weeks and the interdisciplinary project – the common parts – together. The thematic track modules and MSc thesis research, however, are part of a customized learning trajectory based on your personal learning ambitions.

The first part of study follows a similar trajectory to the regular MSc in Water and Sustainable Development, with a variation in course work during the mixed weeks, and a philosophy of science module to emphasise research skills.

In the second part, you will focus on your individual research, with additional elective courses and training in advanced academic skills.

Audience

 The ideal candidates possess a high motivation for tackling interdisciplinary water and sustainability challenges and have an interest in using advanced research methods and developing a deep specialization in a specific water-related field. These individuals often aspire to roles in academia, research institutions, or policy-making bodies, focusing on solving pressing global water challenges.

Lecturers

The faculty, drawn from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds, bring expertise from across the globe. Many hold dual appointments at leading Dutch universities such as Delft University of Technology, Wageningen University & Research, and the University of Amsterdam, enabling them to maintain strong academic links and supervise PhD research.