General information
This scheme combines modules in hydrology, water quality and ecology with a research project tailored towards developing skills relevant to a career in the water sector, either in the UK or mainland Europe.
You will be taught by world experts in the field, including staff from the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (within the Lancaster Environment Centre) and industry leader JBA Consulting. Your specialised project will benefit from strong research links with organisations such as Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, United Utilities, JBA Consulting, the Environment Agency, Defra and the UK Government Research Councils. Some projects involve placements within the organisations.
As an MSc SWM student you become an associate member of the LEC Water and Soil Sciences Group and are invited to all of the research and social activities.
You will study a range of modules as part of your course, some examples of which are listed below.
Core
- Catchment Protection (field course)
- Environmental Management
- Groundwater Resources and Protection
- Lake Ecology
- Modelling Environmental Processes
- Dissertation Project
- Forecasting and Extreme Event Response
- Integrated Systems for Sustainable Surface Water Management
Optional
- Behaviour of Pollutants in the Environment
- Environmental Sampling and Analysis for Trace Organics
- Contaminated Land and Remediation
- Pollution Microbiology
- Data assimilation and integration
- Environmental Auditing
- Geoinformatics
- Perspectives on Environment and Development
Content
The highlighted icons, represent the fields of education (in compliance with ISCED Classification) engaged during this course/programme.
Venue
Lancaster, United Kingdom
Lancaster Environmental Centre
Lancaster LA1 4YQ
Application
Click here to apply: http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/how-to-apply-for-postgraduate-stud...
Cost:
<p><strong>UK/EU students:</strong> £7.390 full-time, £3.695 part-time</p> <p><strong>Overseas students:</strong> £18.100 full-time, n/a part-time </p> <p>For new students entering in 2016-17 we guarantee that your taught course tuition fees will not rise by more than 4% per annum over the standard time required to complete your scheme of study.</p>
Prerequisites:
Entry Requirements: Upper second class honours degree, or its equivalent, in a relevant subject. We can also consider applicants with a lower second class (or equivalent) if they have relevant work experience (including voluntary work).
Language Requirements: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Application Procedure:
You are encouraged to apply online using the 'My Applications website'. To submit an application, simply create an account on the 'My Applications website' and then select ‘Create a new application’ from your homepage once you are logged-in. Supporting documentation usually include:
- Degree certificates and transcripts of previous higher education (college/university) degrees or other courses that you have completed/for which you are currently studying. Note that, for transcripts in languages other than English, a certified English translation will be required.
- Personal Statement
- References
- For those for whom English is not their first language, copies of English language test results
If you are unable to use the My Applications website to apply then you may submit a paper application form instead. Please contact the Science & Technology Faculty Admissions Office.
Grant Opportunities:
Lancaster University's priority is to support every student in making the most of their education. Many of our students each year will be entitled to bursaries or scholarships to help with the cost of fees and/or living expenses. You can find out more about financial support, studentships, and awards for postgraduate study on our website.
applicants should consult our information on fees and funding.
Qualification
Assessment:
Coursework, presentations, examinations and dissertation.
Qualification: Master of Science
This scheme combines modules in hydrology, water quality and ecology with a research project tailored towards developing skills relevant to a career in the water sector, either in the UK or mainland Europe.
You will be taught by world experts in the field, including staff from the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (within the Lancaster Environment Centre) and industry leader JBA Consulting. Your specialised project will benefit from strong research links with organisations such as Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, United Utilities, JBA Consulting, the Environment Agency, Defra and the UK Government Research Councils. Some projects involve placements within the organisations.
As an MSc SWM student you become an associate member of the LEC Water and Soil Sciences Group and are invited to all of the research and social activities.
You will study a range of modules as part of your course, some examples of which are listed below.
Core
- Catchment Protection (field course)
- Environmental Management
- Groundwater Resources and Protection
- Lake Ecology
- Modelling Environmental Processes
- Dissertation Project
- Forecasting and Extreme Event Response
- Integrated Systems for Sustainable Surface Water Management
Optional
- Behaviour of Pollutants in the Environment
- Environmental Sampling and Analysis for Trace Organics
- Contaminated Land and Remediation
- Pollution Microbiology
- Data assimilation and integration
- Environmental Auditing
- Geoinformatics
- Perspectives on Environment and Development
You are encouraged to apply online using the 'My Applications website'. To submit an application, simply create an account on the 'My Applications website' and then select ‘Create a new application’ from your homepage once you are logged-in. Supporting documentation usually include:
- Degree certificates and transcripts of previous higher education (college/university) degrees or other courses that you have completed/for which you are currently studying. Note that, for transcripts in languages other than English, a certified English translation will be required.
- Personal Statement
- References
- For those for whom English is not their first language, copies of English language test results
If you are unable to use the My Applications website to apply then you may submit a paper application form instead. Please contact the Science & Technology Faculty Admissions Office.
Coursework, presentations, examinations and dissertation.
Entry Requirements: Upper second class honours degree, or its equivalent, in a relevant subject. We can also consider applicants with a lower second class (or equivalent) if they have relevant work experience (including voluntary work).
Language Requirements: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
