Students acquire expertise in the choice, design and implementation of a range of environmental management tools and methods including environmental impact assessment, integrated catchment management and environmentally sensitive river management.
Whether students are a graduate looking for a career in environmental water management or a professional who already has experience in this area the course advances their knowledge and skills so that they can develop their career in implementing environmentally sustainable solutions in business and organisations around the world. Studying on the MSc Water and Environmental Management course is the first step to becoming a Chartered Environmentalist.
Five core taught modules are taken and students then choose three optional modules. Students also complete two modules (Research Methods and Research Project) which specifically support them through their independent research project. The project can be based on an environmental management issue that interests students or is relevant to their organization, and they will be assigned a member of academic staff who will guide you through the research process.
Students will begin their studies, both full-time and part-time, with a core module in Sustainability and Environmental Systems.
Why choose this course:
- This Water and Environmental Management course, offered by University of Hertfordshire, prepares you for all aspects of environmental management in the water industry world wide
- Accredited by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) and the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM)
- It is structured around a modular short course structure to enable flexibility whilst working. This allows part-time student to not have to take more than 12 days off a year (if studying over 2/3 years)
- Networking opportunities per module with lunch and refreshments provided within your fees
Careers:
Graduates have gained employment in a wide variety of sectors including Water companies, environment agencies, consultancy, NGOs, local government, and many other areas of the private and public sector employment.
Former students have made impressive environmental improvements and large savings for their companies while studying on the programme, and several have achieved significant promotion within their companies.
