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University of Glasgow: Sustainable Water Environments
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Geographical and Earth Sciences |
| Web | glasgow.ac.uk |
| Nicola.Mills-Wierda@glasgow.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0141 330 4515 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
The Masters in Sustainable Water Environments will provide you with multidisciplinary knowledge and expertise in river catchment, lake and coastal environments, with a focus on the impact of and adaptation to changing environments. The programme is designed to enable you to develop an in-depth and critical understanding of contemporary global issues in surface water environments including climate and land use change, flood risk, restoration, ecosystem health, and associated management perspectives. The programme is ideal for you if you are keen to pursue a professional career or research in the water environment.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
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Students with interests in surveying water environments will benefit from access to the latest surveying equipment and software including RTK GNSS. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and terrestrial laser scanners.
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Seminars given by industry feature throughout the programme.
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MSc project options are either in collaboration with industry, or academic researchers in the School’s Earth Systems Research Group or the Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre (SUERC).
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The School owns specialist laboratory and field equipment.
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You will attend a residential semester 1 field class integrated into the 'monitoring water systems' course.
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The School of Geographical & Earth Sciences has an Athena Swan Silver Award, demonstrating the school’s commitment to supporting women in scientific studies and careers, and to improving the working environment for all.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Modes of delivery of the MSc in Sustainable Water Environments include lectures, seminars, tutorials, laboratory practical classes, computing workshops and fieldwork.
You will take part in a residential field class in Scotland during Semester 1 to develop skills in the operation and analysis of water environment monitoring methods and technologies.
In the final part of the programme, you will undertake a research project which will be supervised by a member of staff who teaches on the MSc programme.
Each course is assessed separately. Example assessment methods are analytical reports, examinations, oral presentations, blog posts, podcasts and policy briefing documents.
Core Courses Ecology and Restoration of Water Environments Introduction to Statistics for Environmental Analysis Environmental and Ecological Statistics (Level M) Modelling Water Environments Monitoring Water Environments Managing Sustainable Water Environments: Policy and Practice Principles of GIS Remote Sensing of the Environment Academic and Professional Skills for GES PGT Topographic Modelling and Landscape Monitoring GES MSc Project
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Geography, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Ecology, Biological Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or Computing Science. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
The Masters in Sustainable Water Environments will provide you with multidisciplinary knowledge and expertise in river catchment, lake and coastal environments, with a focus on the impact of and adaptation to changing environments. The programme is designed to enable you to develop an in-depth and critical understanding of contemporary global issues in surface water environments including climate and land use change, flood risk, restoration, ecosystem health, and associated management perspectives. The programme is ideal for you if you are keen to pursue a professional career or research in the water environment.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
Students with interests in surveying water environments will benefit from access to the latest surveying equipment and software including RTK GNSS. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and terrestrial laser scanners.
-
Seminars given by industry feature throughout the programme.
-
MSc project options are either in collaboration with industry, or academic researchers in the School’s Earth Systems Research Group or the Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre (SUERC).
-
The School owns specialist laboratory and field equipment.
-
You will attend a residential semester 1 field class integrated into the 'monitoring water systems' course.
-
The School of Geographical & Earth Sciences has an Athena Swan Silver Award, demonstrating the school’s commitment to supporting women in scientific studies and careers, and to improving the working environment for all.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Modes of delivery of the MSc in Sustainable Water Environments include lectures, seminars, tutorials, laboratory practical classes, computing workshops and fieldwork.
You will take part in a residential field class in Scotland during Semester 1 to develop skills in the operation and analysis of water environment monitoring methods and technologies.
In the final part of the programme, you will undertake a research project which will be supervised by a member of staff who teaches on the MSc programme.
Each course is assessed separately. Example assessment methods are analytical reports, examinations, oral presentations, blog posts, podcasts and policy briefing documents.
Core Courses Ecology and Restoration of Water Environments Introduction to Statistics for Environmental Analysis Environmental and Ecological Statistics (Level M) Modelling Water Environments Monitoring Water Environments Managing Sustainable Water Environments: Policy and Practice Principles of GIS Remote Sensing of the Environment Academic and Professional Skills for GES PGT Topographic Modelling and Landscape Monitoring GES MSc Project
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Geography, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Ecology, Biological Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or Computing Science. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
The Masters in Sustainable Water Environments will provide you with multidisciplinary knowledge and expertise in river catchment, lake and coastal environments, with a focus on the impact of and adaptation to changing environments. The programme is designed to enable you to develop an in-depth and critical understanding of contemporary global issues in surface water environments including climate and land use change, flood risk, restoration, ecosystem health, and associated management perspectives. The programme is ideal for you if you are keen to pursue a professional career or research in the water environment.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
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Our School of Geographical and Earth Sciences is ranked in the top 15 in the UK (Complete University Guide 2022).
-
Students with interests in surveying water environments will benefit from access to the latest surveying equipment and software including RTK GNSS. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and terrestrial laser scanners.
-
Research in the Earth Systems Research Group and SUERC was ranked 1st in Scotland for world-leading publications and research environment in REF2014.This programme equips students with an interdisciplinary perspective on different surface water environments
-
Seminars given by industry feature throughout the programme.
-
MSc project options are either in collaboration with industry, or academic researchers in the School’s Earth Systems Research Group or the Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre (SUERC).
-
The School owns specialist laboratory and field equipment.
-
You will attend a residential semester 1 field class integrated into the 'monitoring water systems' course.
-
The School of Geographical & Earth Sciences has an Athena Swan Silver Award, demonstrating the school’s commitment to supporting women in scientific studies and careers, and to improving the working environment for all.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Modes of delivery of the MSc in Sustainable Water Environments include lectures, seminars, tutorials, laboratory practical classes, computing workshops and fieldwork.
You will take part in a residential field class in Scotland during Semester 1 to develop skills in the operation and analysis of water environment monitoring methods and technologies.
In the final part of the programme, you will undertake a research project which will be supervised by a member of staff who teaches on the MSc programme.
Each course is assessed separately. Example assessment methods are analytical reports, examinations, oral presentations, blog posts, podcasts and policy briefing documents.
Core Courses ECOLOGY AND RESTORATION OF WATER ENVIRONMENTS INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS ENVIRONMENTAL STATISTICS (LEVEL M) MODELLING WATER ENVIRONMENTS MONITORING WATER ENVIRONMENTS MANAGING SUSTAINABLE WATER ENVIRONMENTS: POLICY AND PRACTICE PRINCIPLES OF GIS REMOTE SENSING OF THE ENVIRONMENT ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR GES PGT TOPOGRAPHIC MODELLING AND LANDSCAPE MONITORING SUSTAINABLE WATER ENVIRONMENTS MSC PROJECT
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Normally a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject e.g. Geography, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Ecology, Biological Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computing Science. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
The Masters in Sustainable Water Environments will provide you with multidisciplinary knowledge and expertise in river catchment, lake and coastal environments, with a focus on the impact of and adaptation to changing environments. The programme is designed to enable you to develop an in-depth and critical understanding of contemporary global issues in surface water environments including climate and land use change, flood risk, restoration, ecosystem health, and associated management perspectives. The programme is ideal for you if you are keen to pursue a professional career or research in the water environment.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
Our School of Geographical and Earth Sciences is ranked in the top 15 in the UK (Complete University Guide 2022).
-
Students with interests in surveying water environments will benefit from access to the latest surveying equipment and software including RTK GNSS. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and terrestrial laser scanners.
-
Research in the Earth Systems Research Group and SUERC was ranked 1st in Scotland for world-leading publications and research environment in REF2014.This programme equips students with an interdisciplinary perspective on different surface water environments
-
Seminars given by industry feature throughout the programme.
-
MSc project options are either in collaboration with industry, or academic researchers in the School’s Earth Systems Research Group or the Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre (SUERC).
-
The School owns specialist laboratory and field equipment.
-
You will attend a residential semester 1 field class integrated into the 'monitoring water systems' course.
-
The School of Geographical & Earth Sciences has an Athena Swan Silver Award, demonstrating the school’s commitment to supporting women in scientific studies and careers, and to improving the working environment for all.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Modes of delivery of the MSc in Sustainable Water Environments include lectures, seminars, tutorials, laboratory practical classes, computing workshops and fieldwork.
You will take part in a residential field class in Scotland during Semester 1 to develop skills in the operation and analysis of water environment monitoring methods and technologies.
In the final part of the programme, you will undertake a research project which will be supervised by a member of staff who teaches on the MSc programme.
Each course is assessed separately. Example assessment methods are analytical reports, examinations, oral presentations, blog posts, podcasts and policy briefing documents.
Core Courses ECOLOGY AND RESTORATION OF WATER ENVIRONMENTS INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS ENVIRONMENTAL STATISTICS (LEVEL M) MODELLING WATER ENVIRONMENTS MONITORING WATER ENVIRONMENTS MANAGING SUSTAINABLE WATER ENVIRONMENTS: POLICY AND PRACTICE PRINCIPLES OF GIS REMOTE SENSING OF THE ENVIRONMENT ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR GES PGT TOPOGRAPHIC MODELLING AND LANDSCAPE MONITORING SUSTAINABLE WATER ENVIRONMENTS MSC PROJECT
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Normally a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject e.g. Geography, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Ecology, Biological Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computing Science. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
The University of Glasgow is one of the UK’s most prestigious seats of learning, and the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. Established in 1451 and recognised for its world-changing research and teaching, our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, including eight Nobel Laureates, two UK Prime Ministers, three First Ministers of Scotland, 10 Fellows of the Royal Society and 11 Fellows of the British Academy. Our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
Rankings
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- is ranked 79th in the world: QS World University Rankings 2025
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