University of Birmingham: River Environments and their Management
| Institution | University of Birmingham View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences |
| Web | http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/ |
| postgraduate@contacts.bham.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This course examines 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.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Assessment | Your performance on the course is assessed by written examinations on the lecture material and by reports on the project work. |
| Modules | Modules include: |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Fees
| EU | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 21690 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Assessment | Your performance on the course is assessed by written examinations on the lecture material and by reports on the project work. |
| Modules | Modules include: |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Fees
| EU | 4625 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 4625 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 4625 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4625 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4625 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 4625 GBP for Year 1 |
University of Birmingham
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