River Environments and their Management

Entry requirements

Normally a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in Geography, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Ecology / Biology, Life Sciences, Agricultural Science, Water Management, or a related discipline, with preferably good marks in modules related to hydrology.

In special cases, applications may be considered from those with honours degrees with lower marks or those holding non-graduate qualifications that are deemed by the University to be a satisfactory alternative to an Honours degree in the subject areas mentioned above, for example if the applicant has many years of experience in a relevant field.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This course will examine the interactions between climate, hydrology, geomorphology, ecology, biogeochemical cycling, water and habitat quality and biodiversity.

Using a combination of lectures, fieldwork, tutorials, laboratory classes, group projects and an individual research-based thesis, you will be provided with the necessary training and skills for a career in the successful environmental management of rivers.

Information for international students

IELTS: 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any band.

Fees and funding

There are a range of scholarships, studentships and bursaries available. These are typically competitive. Please see the course web page for further information. For further information contact the School directly or get in touch with the Funding, Graduation & Awards via the online enquiries system.

International students can often gain funding through overseas research scholarships, Commonwealth scholarships or their home government.