University of Sheffield

Course Details

MSc(Eng) Water Engineering

Course Description

This course provides our students with the fundamental knowledge and experience of water engineering science and practice, including skills in environmental enhancement and protection. It covers underlying engineering principles such as fluid mechanics, hydraulics, hydrology and hydrogeology, so graduates leave equipped to work in areas such as sustainable urban development, and environmental management and are able to tackle problems such as flooding, groundwater pollution and urban water systems infrastructure design.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
1year

Career outcomes

Our graduates work internationally, in a range of public and private sector organisations from water companies, environmental management and engineering consultancies, research institutes, regulatory agencies and local authorities.

MSc(Eng) Water Engineering University of Sheffield