MSc in Water and Environmental Engineering

This master’s course will teach you how to apply cutting-edge technology and tools such as machine learning and AI to solve a range of water and environmental engineering problems. Particular emphasis will be given to the challenges of climate change and to the introduction of modern techniques such as sustainability assessment, data analytics and machine learning. These will give you a range of sought-after skills and substantially increase your employability within the environmental engineering sector. The programme of study has been designed with close reference to the United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals, with several modules focused directly on the impact of climate change. It’s an approach that matches both the Engineering Council’s AHEP4 accreditation requirements, and the position adopted by all the major Engineering professional bodies. You’ll have access to our custom-designed technical facilities, and the latest industry standard engineering software packages are available for you to use in the purpose-built computer laboratories. Through the Visiting Professors Scheme your learning is enhanced via a series of specialist lectures on industry practice. In addition, guest speakers from leading industrial partners provide a valuable insight into water engineering and you will also benefit from site visits to water treatment plants. A Water and Environmental Engineering degree from Brunel will equip you with the knowledge and transferable skills for a successful career in the water industry managing water engineering projects. The water engineering sector offers a range of career opportunities in the fields of water distribution, treatment and management, wastewater treatment, collection and management, hydrology, flood management, monitoring of water bodies, integrated water resources management and other areas. Our graduates have roles with public and private water utilities responsible for water and sewage management, environmental agencies, environmental and water engineering consulting firms, construction companies carrying out water engineering works, and government departments.