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MSc PG Dip Water Technology and Desalination

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    MSc/Diploma Online Distance learning

Masters Degree Description

Water resource management is a global issue that is becoming increasingly important. With a rapidly growing world population, greater urbanisation and a changing climate putting pressure on freshwater resources, water resource management and the technologies that support it, will play a large part in providing fresh water to meet basic human needs.

Water Technology and Desalination is designed for science and engineering graduates, as well as practising engineers, who wish to gain specialised knowledge in water treatment with an emphasis on membrane technology.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the MSc /PgDip Water Technology and Desalination are a First or Upper Second-Class Honours degree from a UK University or equivalent Overseas qualification, in engineering, environmental, earth, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences. Students with a Lower Second-Class Honours degree will be considered with relevant experience.

Candidates who do not meet the above entry requirements will be considered individually based on their CV and interview. Admission via this route will be at the discretion of the Director of Admissions and the number of successful applicants will be restricted. 

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Fees

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Module Details

Students study 7 mandatory courses and choose another course from two optional courses. At MSc level students will also complete a research dissertation.

  • Integrated Water Resource Management
  • Thermal and Hybrid Processes
  • Membrane Processes
  • Water Conservation
  • Intake, pre-treatment, post-treatment and Environmental Issues
  • Water and Wastewater Treatment
  • Desalination Economics and Management
  • Marine Water Discharges (optional)
  • Irrigation Water Management (optional)
  • Research dissertation

Please note that the courses listed above are subject to developmental change.

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