Overview

Throughout the Flood and Water Management course from Lancaster University you will have the opportunity to develop your graduate and/or professional skills in the use of field technology and state-of-the-art models using both industry-standard procedures and next generation approaches. You will develop new insights into contemporary water issues and optimal ways to resolve them.

Training is delivered by a combination of leading academics and industry practitioners from environmental protection company JBA Consulting meaning you receive direct input from professionals working in the field, giving you the skills that employers require.

Career opportunities:

Graduating from the MSc Flood and Water Management programme gives you the competences for roles such as:

Graduate scientists and technical leads within environmental consultancies
Project managers within government agencies in the UK (e.g. The Environment Agency) or other countries
Planning officers in local government
Graduate scientists and technical roles within water supply or sewerage companies
Specialist science roles with environmental charities and water development charities
Research assistant roles within universities and research institutes

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Catchment Science and Management
Coastal flood and Erosion Management
Floodplain Management & Restoration
Groundwater Resources and Protection
Master's Dissertation
River Hydraulics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months
Part-time
- 21 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Hydrology & Water Management View 52 other Masters in Hydrology & Water Management in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a science or engineering subject that includes hydrology modules; for example Civil or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography or Natural Sciences.
We may also consider non-standard applicants at a 2:2 degree level in a related subject, alongside relevant experience and/or training courses (CPD) in hydrology or flood management.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Lancaster

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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