Program start date | Application deadline |
2025-01-27 | - |
Program Overview
It covers environmental processes, sustainable water use, water quality management principles, and legislation. The program is designed for individuals with no prior knowledge or experience in water management and offers flexible online learning with a focus on practical exercises and case studies.
Program Outline
Analysis of Water Management Short Course at Ulster University
Program:
Water Management Short Course, 2024/25 entry
Degree Overview:
- Overview: Provides participants with a deeper understanding of environmental processes and water treatment.
- Objectives:
- Understand current water treatment and distribution methods.
- Promote sustainable use of water resources.
- Understand water quality management principles and legislation.
- Develop skills in water quality data analysis and interpretation.
- Apply water legislation.
- Description:
- Introduces the theory and practice of water management.
- Covers current methods of water treatment and distribution.
- Emphasizes sustainable use of resources and water quality management principles and legislation.
- Features case studies and practical exercises.
- Assumes no prior knowledge or experience in water management.
Outline:
- Content: Environmental processes, water treatment, sustainable water use, principles of water quality management, legislation, data analysis, and application of water legislation.
- Structure: Online course, 12 weeks, starting January 27th, 2025. No on-campus attendance required.
Assessment:
- Methods: 100% Coursework.
Teaching:
- Methods: Online lectures, case studies, practical exercises.
- Faculty: Faculty of Life and Health Sciences, School of Geography and Environmental Sciences.
Careers:
- Potential Paths: Water treatment, distribution, and management; environmental consultancy; water quality monitoring; policy development.
- Opportunities: Employment in government agencies, private companies, research institutions, and NGOs.
- Outcomes: Graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills to contribute to sustainable water management practices.
Other:
- Fees: £2,848.20 for international students.
- Contact: School of Geography & Environmental Sciences, Email: ges@ulster.ac.uk, Telephone: (+44) 28 701 24401.
Additional Notes:
- This analysis is based on the information provided in the context.
International Fees: £2,848.20 Additional mandatory costs It is important to remember that costs associated with accommodation, travel (including car parking charges) and normal living will need to be covered in addition to tuition fees. Where a course has additional mandatory expenses (in addition to tuition fees) we make every effort to highlight them above. We aim to provide students with the learning materials needed to support their studies. Our libraries are a valuable resource with an extensive collection of books and journals, as well as first-class facilities and IT equipment. Computer suites and free Wi-Fi are also available on each of the campuses. Students choosing a period of paid work placement or study abroad as a part of their course should be aware that there may be additional travel and living costs, as well as tuition fees.