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    Water management degrees abroad

    As a water management student, you’ll learn how water resources are harvested, distributed, consumed, exploited, and protected across the globe.

    You’ll develop the theoretical knowledge and practical expertise needed to sustainably manage supplies across various landscapes. You’ll evaluate the impacts of industry, farming, and abstraction on the water environment, and consider how any negative impacts could be mitigated.

    Countries around the world face different water management challenges, like flooding, pollution, and coastal erosion. By studying overseas, you’ll become better equipped at predicting and overcoming risks to the water management cycle, taking your employability to the next level.

    Water management program structure

    Most programs in water management are only offered at the postgraduate level. Master’s degrees can be studied on a part or full-time basis over one or two years. To be eligible for the MSc course, you must have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject.

    It’s also possible to study water management as a doctoral degree. The length of your PhD will depend on your research project, but most last between four and six years.

    Much of your time will be spent studying independently, collecting data, and conducting original research. If you take a taught master’s program, you can expect to attend lectures, seminars, workshops, and tutorials too.

    Here are some of the core topics you’ll likely learn about:

    • Freshwater ecosystems
    • Sustainable resource management
    • Water pollution
    • Environmental law and impact assessment
    • River and estuary restoration
    • Flood risk management
    • Groundwater resources and protection
    • Lake ecology
    Water management program structure

    Most programs in water management are only offered at the postgraduate level. Master’s degrees can be studied on a part or full-time basis over one or two years. To be eligible for the MSc course, you must have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject.

    It’s also possible to study water management as a doctoral degree. The length of your PhD will depend on your research project, but most last between four and six years.

    Much of your time will be spent studying independently, collecting data, and conducting original research. If you take a taught master’s program, you can expect to attend lectures, seminars, workshops, and tutorials too.

    Here are some of the core topics you’ll likely learn about:

    • Freshwater ecosystems
    • Sustainable resource management
    • Water pollution
    • Environmental law and impact assessment
    • River and estuary restoration
    • Flood risk management
    • Groundwater resources and protection
    • Lake ecology

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    Water management study abroad programs

    Water management undergraduate programs

    Bachelor's in water management

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      Geography Water Resources - BSc Texas State University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      18,929 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, January
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      Integrated Science/Business - Water Resources - BBA/BSc University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      16,800 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January, September
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    Diploma in water management

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      Land and Water Resources - UGDip Northern Lights College, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      4,519 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, May, January
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    Water management graduate programs

    Master's in water management

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      Agricultural Science, Soil and Water Science, Thesis Option - MSc Florida A&M University, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      25,868 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, January
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      Civil Engineering: Environmental/Water Resources (STEM) - MSc California State University, Long Beach, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      14,604 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August
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      Civil Engineering: Water Resources Engineering - MSc California State University, Sacramento, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      15,800 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January
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      Environmental and Resource Management (Water Management) - MSc Arizona State University, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      25,218 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, January
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      Environmental Water Management - MSc Cranfield University, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      20,500 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      October
      Show program overview about Environmental Water Management
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    Doctorate in water management

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      Environmental and Water Resources Engineering - PhD American University of Beirut, Lebanon

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      19,710 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, January
      Show program overview about Environmental and Water Resources Engineering
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    Future water management careers

    Your management, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills will be valued by a whole host of employers.

    You could apply your expertise to roles in the water industry, energy sector, government departments, and more. Here are some of the most common graduate destinations:

    • Water resources planner
    • Water treatment engineer
    • Hydrologist
    • Environmental impact assessment consultant
    • Flood risk manager
    • Sustainable waste management consultant
    • Pollution control technician
    • Water quality scientist

    If you’re still figuring out what career you’d like to pursue, or don’t know how to land your dream job, it’s worth arranging an appointment at your university’s employability office. Their tailored and professional advice will set you on the right path.