Course overview<br>Explore climate, hydrology, ecology, and more. Taught by leading water scientists, our River Environments and their Management MSc course includes fieldwork to bridge theory and practice.This course equips you with essential skills for a career in environmental river management, addressing critical global challenges and preparing you for advanced studies or professional roles in water science.Course highlights<br>Our course offers a comprehensive understanding of river systems through a blend of lectures, fieldwork, and research-based projects. It equips you with essential skills for environmental river management, addressing global challenges, and provides advanced training for careers or further PhD studies in water science.Comprehensive Training: Combines lectures, fieldwork, and research projects for holistic environmental river management skills<br>Expert-Led Teaching: Informed by Birmingham’s Water Sciences Research Group, ensuring cutting-edge, research-based education<br>Career Preparation: Equips students for careers in environmental management and advanced PhD studies in water science<br>Global Relevance: Addresses critical global challenges like water abstraction, pollution, and climate impacts on river systems<br>The expertise of Birmingham’s Water Sciences Research Group ensures cutting-edge, research-informed teaching. Students are taught by leading water scientists with industry input, featuring extensive fieldwork and excursions.Career opportunities<br>Unlock your career potential in river environmental management. Our intensive degree prepares you for senior roles in water authorities, consulting firms, and government agencies.Graduates find employment with organisations such as Birmingham City Council, The Environment Agency, and more. Students are also equipped to pursue advanced PhD studies in water science.We have established agreements and relationships with organisations including The Environment Agency and The Centre of Ecology and Hydrology, which has worked well in terms of student placements for dissertations. Some of these placements have led to subsequent positions with the organisation.