Water, Waste and Environmental Engineering with Industrial Practice, MSc

Program Overview

This MSc program combines science, public health, and engineering to equip students with the skills to design and develop environmentally friendly solutions for water and waste management. The program includes a one-year internship, providing practical experience and valuable career skills. Graduates are well-prepared for roles in both the private and public sectors, including environmental engineering, water resources engineering, and waste management. The program is taught at the Medway Campus in Kent.

Program Outline

Water, Waste and Environmental Engineering with Industrial Practice, MSc

Degree Overview:

This Master's program is designed for graduates seeking roles in sectors like water resource engineering and waste management. It equips students with the skills to design and develop environmentally friendly solutions for water and waste. The program combines science, public health, and engineering, allowing students to develop a comprehensive understanding of natural and engineered environmental systems. It is ideal for graduates with environmental engineering backgrounds who want to apply sustainability strategies to complex problems. The program also suits those seeking career advancement in fields like water reuse, desalination, or related commercial enterprises.

Outline:

The program is a two-year sandwich course, meaning it includes a one-year internship with a relevant employer in the field. This allows students to gain practical experience and develop valuable career skills.

Year 1:

• Compulsory Modules:
• Individual Research Project (60 credits)
• Research, Planning and Communication (15 credits)
• Optional Modules (Choose 105 credits):
• Analysis and Management of Risk in Civil Engineering (15 credits)
• Hydrosystems Engineering and Management (15 credits)
• Advanced Materials Engineering for Construction (15 credits)
• Sustainability for Engineers (15 credits)
• Information Technologies for Environmental Engineering (15 credits)
• Waste Management and Remediation Technology (15 credits)
• Contaminant Hydrogeology & Groundwater Remediation (15 credits)
• Water and Wastewater Engineering (15 credits)
• Advanced Geotechnical Engineering (15 credits)

Year 2:

• Compulsory Modules:
• Individual Research Project (continued)
• Industrial Practice (60 credits)

Assessment:

• Most modules are assessed through a combination of project work, assignments, laboratory exercises, and written examinations.
• The Environmental Engineering Research Project is assessed through a final report/dissertation, poster, seminar presentation, and oral examination.

Teaching:

• Modules are research-informed and delivered through a mix of interactive lectures and discussions, tutorials, field trips, and case studies.
• Most modules have a practical component that relates to the theoretical concepts covered in the classroom.
• The program collaborates with the environment industry to offer projects relevant to current issues.
• Students often receive direct supervision from industry collaborators.
• Class sizes are typically limited to 10 students in lab sessions and 25 students in lectures.
• Lectures are delivered by members of the School of Engineering with globally recognized specialisms in the field.
• Guest lectures are delivered each year by speakers from industry, government, and consultancy.

Careers:

• Graduates gain the skills to progress in various fields, including:
• Environmental engineering
• Desalination and water reuse
• Hydraulics and hydrology
• Environmental fluid hydraulics
• Environmental remediation
• Waste management
• Graduates are well-prepared for roles in both the private and public sectors.

Other:

• The program is taught at the Medway Campus in Kent.
• Students are responsible for securing their placement, but the university provides support in this process.
• Students can graduate with an MSc without the Industrial Practice endorsement if they are unable to secure a placement.
• The university offers a range of academic skills and study support services, including personal tutors and workplace mentors.

Full time Home: £16,550 N/A: N/A Distance learning: N/A International £21,000 N/A N/A