COURSE CURRICULUM

The MSc Water and Environmental Management at the University of Hertfordshire offers a 180-credit curriculum with nine compulsory and one optional module, designed to develop expertise in sustainable water management. Core modules include Sustainability & Environmental Systems (15 credits), introducing key sustainability concepts, and Environmental Management Tools and Methods (15 credits), covering techniques like environmental impact assessment. Foundation In Environmental Auditing (15 credits) and Environmental Policy and Governance (15 credits) focus on compliance and policy frameworks, while Water Pollution Control (15 credits) and Water Resources (15 credits) address critical water management issues. Understanding & Managing Change (15 credits) emphasizes organizational strategies for sustainability. Research Methods (15 credits) and the Water and Environmental Management Individual Research Project (45 credits) support a student-driven research project on a water-related topic. Study Skills (0 credits) enhances academic proficiency. Students choose one optional module from Integrated Waste & Pollution Management, Ecology & Conservation, Environmental Management Systems Implementation, Agriculture and Environment, or Sustainable Energy (15 credits each). This program equips graduates for careers as chartered environmentalists, addressing global water and environmental challenges through sustainable practices and innovative solutions.