MSc Flood Risk Management

The need for professionals who can develop and deliver new approaches to flood risk management is huge.Designed in collaboration with industry and accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM), this course prepares you for a career in the expanding flood risk sector.Our holistic approach incorporates flood modelling, environmental sciences, hydrology, hydraulics, social sciences, policy, arts and humanities. So you’ll graduate as a well-rounded professional with a comprehensive overview of the sector. Along with insight into the latest in flood risk management research and innovation.You’ll study flood risk reduction, adaptation and control. Practise data collection and analysis. Work with software such as geographic information system (GIS). And explore community engagement approaches including serious gaming.We’re located in one of the five global cities that make up the City Water Resilience Framework – a project to help cities better prepare for and respond to flooding. Field trips give you opportunities to explore the city of Hull’s significant investment in flood resilience.This includes free CIWEM student membership for all students fully enrolled onto the MSc Flood Risk Management, providing access to CIWEM’s Early Careers Network and their private library of reports and resources, as well as CPD development through engaging with CIWEM and attending their events.Our strong relationships within the sector give you the chance to attend guest lectures and workshops from organisations such as Hull City Council, Yorkshire Water, international universities, and industry experts including JBA Consulting. Our annual conference provides further opportunities to hear from and network with a diverse range of organisations.

When it comes to applying for this Postgraduate Taught degree, you'll need an Undergraduate degree (or equivalent). For this course, you'll need a 2:1 in any bachelors degree. The programme is designed for graduates from any discipline with a strong interest in the foundations of this subject. If you’re an undergraduate student at Hull, you’re guaranteed a fast-track route to this postgraduate degree, as long as you meet the entry requirements. In order to ensure our students have a rich learning and student experience, most of our programmes have a mix of domestic and international students. We reserve the right to close applications early to either group if application volumes suggest that this blend cannot be achieved. Additional entry requirements for this course Applicants should also have GCSE Maths or equivalent. We are looking for a real interest and passion for flood risk management and will consider applicants from all backgrounds.