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MSc River Environments and their Management

University of Birmingham

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of Birmingham

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Course overview
Explore climate, hydrology, ecology, and more. Taught by leading water scientists, our River Environments and their Management MSc course includes fieldwork to bridge theory and practice.

This course equips you with essential skills for a career in environmental river management, addressing critical global challenges and preparing you for advanced studies or professional roles in water science.

Course highlights
Our course offers a comprehensive understanding of river systems through a blend of lectures, fieldwork, and research-based projects. It equips you with essential skills for environmental river management, addressing global challenges, and provides advanced training for careers or further PhD studies in water science.

Comprehensive Training: Combines lectures, fieldwork, and research projects for holistic environmental river management skills
Expert-Led Teaching: Informed by Birminghams Water Sciences Research Group, ensuring cutting-edge, research-based education
Career Preparation: Equips students for careers in environmental management and advanced PhD studies in water science
Global Relevance: Addresses critical global challenges like water abstraction, pollution, and climate impacts on river systems
The expertise of Birminghams Water Sciences Research Group ensures cutting-edge, research-informed teaching. Students are taught by leading water scientists with industry input, featuring extensive fieldwork and excursions.

Career opportunities
Unlock your career potential in river environmental management. Our intensive degree prepares you for senior roles in water authorities, consulting firms, and government agencies.

Graduates find employment with organisations such as Birmingham City Council, The Environment Agency, and more. Students are also equipped to pursue advanced PhD studies in water science.

We have established agreements and relationships with organisations including The Environment Agency and The Centre of Ecology and Hydrology, which has worked well in terms of student placements for dissertations. Some of these placements have led to subsequent positions with the organisation.

Application deadline

29/08/2025

Tuition fees

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£ 24,130per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

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The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities.
Based in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers an outstanding international student experience.
The university has a vibrant international student community and is home to over 10,000 international students from approximately 150 countries.

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