Master of Science - Sustainability and Water Security
Explore the governance, and the economic, social, and environmental challenges arising from the demands on water resources
Teaching
Teaching methods include:
- lectures
- student-led presentations
- individual study
- group work
- role-play exercises
- simulations
- internships
- talks by invited speakers
- independent study
Your core modules are taught by CEPMLP staff, but your optional modules can be taught by a wide range of recognised specialists from across the University, depending on the subjects you choose.
Assessment
Assessment styles include:
- individual essays
- practical assignments
- exams
- group exercises
- peer group assessment
- a dissertation on a topic of your own choice
Dissertations can be very diverse, and include formal hypothesis-led research projects, theory or literature-based projects, case-study assessment and advanced professional practice evaluations. Your choice of dissertation is discussed between you and your academic supervisor.
Core Modules
These modules are an essential part of your course.
- Just Transition to a Net-Zero Economy (CP51044)
- Principles of Sustainability (CP52075)
- Water and Environmental Modelling (EV51001)
- Research Training and Project Planning (GE51011)
- International Law and Security (LW51123)
- Water Law (LW52141)
Optional Modules
You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.
- Dissertation (CP50003)
- Internship Report (CP51013)
- Energy and Climate Science, Policy and Litigation (CP51043)
- The Political Economy of Climate Change and Environment (CP52061)
- Quantitative Methods in Social Research (GE51013)
- Qualitative Methods in Social Research (GE52010)
- International Investment Law (LW51146)
Careers
for Sustainability and Water Security MSc
As societies move to become more sustainable and develop low-carbon economies, this course will place you in the fast-growing area of energy, environment, society and governance (EESG) sections of firms, governments and consultancies and international relief organisations.
It will give you the necessary skills and knowledge to take up a wide range of careers in:
- policy development and advice
- practical management of water resources
- disaster relief organisations both governmental and non-governmental
- law firms
- utilities
- training and research
Entry requirements
UK undergraduate degree
An honours degree in Law, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Planning, Engineering, or Business Studies at lower second class or above. Consideration will also be given to applicants with other academic backgrounds who explain clearly their motivation for undertaking the relevant MSc, outlining any relevant work experience.
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