9 monthsProgramme duration
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sustainable Development
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Solutions to mitigate flood and pollution risk and better utilise water supplies for societal, economic and environmental gain require world-leading hydrologists to design, implement, manage and evaluate.The PGDip Flood and Water Management programme at Lancaster is specifically designed to enhance your skills and potential to become a world-leading hydrologist.
You will have the opportunity to develop your graduate and/or professional skills in the use of field technology and state-of-the-art models, applying both industry-standard procedures and next generation approaches. You will develop new insights into contemporary water issues and optimal ways to resolve them.
Training is delivered by a combination of leading academics and industry practitioners from environmental engineering company JBA Consulting. This means you'll receive direct input from professionals working in the field, giving you the skills that employers require.
Flexible training We offer both full and part-time versions of this programme. Our flexible approach means you can start your training at two points in the year. You may wish to enrol at the traditional academic start of the term in Autumn or begin at the start of term in January. This is particularly helpful for those taking the part-time option.
For key modules, the in-person components are taught over intensive 2-3 contiguous-day activities to support those undertaking the programme part-time and provide a depth of focused learning for full-time participants.
Who is this programme for? You may be a graduate that has enjoyed hydrology aspects of your degree and would like to develop your hydrological skills to start a career with an organisation in the national or international water sector. Or you may be a practitioner working within environmental consultancies, government agencies and planning departments, water companies or water-focused charities who wishes to develop skills in flood and/or water management as part of your professional and career development.
Looking ahead to employability Your qualification will show to others (employers, professional organisations, contractors, peers) that you:
3 things we’d like you to know
If you start with the PGCert, you may apply to transfer your credits to a Diploma or the Master’s, with a fee discount for modules already taken. Similarly, after the Diploma, you may request to transfer to the Master’s and take only the remaining modules.
Flexible study options Study alongside work and other commitments by taking this course on a part-time basis. Running over two years, you can choose from a selection of our modules each year.
We'll liaise with you over your choice of optional modules, ensuring you successfully balance your commitments alongside our Master’s programme.
You will have the opportunity to develop your graduate and/or professional skills in the use of field technology and state-of-the-art models, applying both industry-standard procedures and next generation approaches. You will develop new insights into contemporary water issues and optimal ways to resolve them.
Training is delivered by a combination of leading academics and industry practitioners from environmental engineering company JBA Consulting. This means you'll receive direct input from professionals working in the field, giving you the skills that employers require.
Flexible training We offer both full and part-time versions of this programme. Our flexible approach means you can start your training at two points in the year. You may wish to enrol at the traditional academic start of the term in Autumn or begin at the start of term in January. This is particularly helpful for those taking the part-time option.
For key modules, the in-person components are taught over intensive 2-3 contiguous-day activities to support those undertaking the programme part-time and provide a depth of focused learning for full-time participants.
Who is this programme for? You may be a graduate that has enjoyed hydrology aspects of your degree and would like to develop your hydrological skills to start a career with an organisation in the national or international water sector. Or you may be a practitioner working within environmental consultancies, government agencies and planning departments, water companies or water-focused charities who wishes to develop skills in flood and/or water management as part of your professional and career development.
Looking ahead to employability Your qualification will show to others (employers, professional organisations, contractors, peers) that you:
- Can assemble a systematic knowledge of current ideas and issues at the forefront of hydrological science and professional practice
- Are able to evaluate a wide range of field and numerical techniques applicable to scientific research in hydrology, as well as professional practice in flood and wider water management
- Can appraise complex issues in the water environment, often with incomplete information, to make sound judgements
3 things we’d like you to know
- Lancaster is well situated for field work. We have natural water sources all around; water treatment works; and a number of areas under flood risk
- You will work with the latest field technology and models used by industry
- You will learn alongside recent graduates and experienced industry practitioners to gain from peer-to-peer learning and networking opportunities
- Postgraduate Certificate in Flood and Water Management – 1 core and 2 optional modules
- Postgraduate Diploma in Flood and Water Management – 1 core and 5 optional modules
- Master’s in Flood and Water Management – 1 core and 5 optional modules plus dissertation
If you start with the PGCert, you may apply to transfer your credits to a Diploma or the Master’s, with a fee discount for modules already taken. Similarly, after the Diploma, you may request to transfer to the Master’s and take only the remaining modules.
Flexible study options Study alongside work and other commitments by taking this course on a part-time basis. Running over two years, you can choose from a selection of our modules each year.
We'll liaise with you over your choice of optional modules, ensuring you successfully balance your commitments alongside our Master’s programme.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sustainable Development
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Solutions to mitigate flood and pollution risk and better utilise water supplies for societal, economic and environmental gain require world-leading hydrologists to design, implement, manage and evaluate.The PGDip Flood and Water Management programme at Lancaster is specifically designed to enhance your skills and potential to become a world-leading hydrologist.
You will have the opportunity to develop your graduate and/or professional skills in the use of field technology and state-of-the-art models, applying both industry-standard procedures and next generation approaches. You will develop new insights into contemporary water issues and optimal ways to resolve them.
Training is delivered by a combination of leading academics and industry practitioners from environmental engineering company JBA Consulting. This means you'll receive direct input from professionals working in the field, giving you the skills that employers require.
Flexible training We offer both full and part-time versions of this programme. Our flexible approach means you can start your training at two points in the year. You may wish to enrol at the traditional academic start of the term in Autumn or begin at the start of term in January. This is particularly helpful for those taking the part-time option.
For key modules, the in-person components are taught over intensive 2-3 contiguous-day activities to support those undertaking the programme part-time and provide a depth of focused learning for full-time participants.
Who is this programme for? You may be a graduate that has enjoyed hydrology aspects of your degree and would like to develop your hydrological skills to start a career with an organisation in the national or international water sector. Or you may be a practitioner working within environmental consultancies, government agencies and planning departments, water companies or water-focused charities who wishes to develop skills in flood and/or water management as part of your professional and career development.
Looking ahead to employability Your qualification will show to others (employers, professional organisations, contractors, peers) that you:
3 things we’d like you to know
If you start with the PGCert, you may apply to transfer your credits to a Diploma or the Master’s, with a fee discount for modules already taken. Similarly, after the Diploma, you may request to transfer to the Master’s and take only the remaining modules.
Flexible study options Study alongside work and other commitments by taking this course on a part-time basis. Running over two years, you can choose from a selection of our modules each year.
We'll liaise with you over your choice of optional modules, ensuring you successfully balance your commitments alongside our Master’s programme.
You will have the opportunity to develop your graduate and/or professional skills in the use of field technology and state-of-the-art models, applying both industry-standard procedures and next generation approaches. You will develop new insights into contemporary water issues and optimal ways to resolve them.
Training is delivered by a combination of leading academics and industry practitioners from environmental engineering company JBA Consulting. This means you'll receive direct input from professionals working in the field, giving you the skills that employers require.
Flexible training We offer both full and part-time versions of this programme. Our flexible approach means you can start your training at two points in the year. You may wish to enrol at the traditional academic start of the term in Autumn or begin at the start of term in January. This is particularly helpful for those taking the part-time option.
For key modules, the in-person components are taught over intensive 2-3 contiguous-day activities to support those undertaking the programme part-time and provide a depth of focused learning for full-time participants.
Who is this programme for? You may be a graduate that has enjoyed hydrology aspects of your degree and would like to develop your hydrological skills to start a career with an organisation in the national or international water sector. Or you may be a practitioner working within environmental consultancies, government agencies and planning departments, water companies or water-focused charities who wishes to develop skills in flood and/or water management as part of your professional and career development.
Looking ahead to employability Your qualification will show to others (employers, professional organisations, contractors, peers) that you:
- Can assemble a systematic knowledge of current ideas and issues at the forefront of hydrological science and professional practice
- Are able to evaluate a wide range of field and numerical techniques applicable to scientific research in hydrology, as well as professional practice in flood and wider water management
- Can appraise complex issues in the water environment, often with incomplete information, to make sound judgements
3 things we’d like you to know
- Lancaster is well situated for field work. We have natural water sources all around; water treatment works; and a number of areas under flood risk
- You will work with the latest field technology and models used by industry
- You will learn alongside recent graduates and experienced industry practitioners to gain from peer-to-peer learning and networking opportunities
- Postgraduate Certificate in Flood and Water Management – 1 core and 2 optional modules
- Postgraduate Diploma in Flood and Water Management – 1 core and 5 optional modules
- Master’s in Flood and Water Management – 1 core and 5 optional modules plus dissertation
If you start with the PGCert, you may apply to transfer your credits to a Diploma or the Master’s, with a fee discount for modules already taken. Similarly, after the Diploma, you may request to transfer to the Master’s and take only the remaining modules.
Flexible study options Study alongside work and other commitments by taking this course on a part-time basis. Running over two years, you can choose from a selection of our modules each year.
We'll liaise with you over your choice of optional modules, ensuring you successfully balance your commitments alongside our Master’s programme.
Admission Requirements
2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a science or engineering subject that includes hydrology modules; for example Civil or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography or Natural Sciences.
We may also consider non-standard applicants at a 2:2 degree level in a related subject, alongside relevant experience and/or training courses (CPD) in hydrology or flood management.
We may also consider non-standard applicants at a 2:2 degree level in a related subject, alongside relevant experience and/or training courses (CPD) in hydrology or flood management.
Please see our website for more details.
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