MSc Water, Energy and the Environment
- Entry year:
- 2025/26
- Start date:
- September, January
- Study mode:
- Full-time
- Course duration:
- 1 year
- Campus:
- City
About this course
Study fundamental engineering and scientific principles at postgraduate level on this CIWEM accredited MSc in Water, Energy and the Environment from LJMU.
- Study a curriculum informed by the School's close partnerships with industry and professional practice expertise
- Follow a curriculum accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM)
- Benefit from the internationally acclaimed research of the Built Environment and Sustainable Technologies Research Centre (BEST)
- Follow in the footsteps of graduates who have won CIWEM sponsored national prizes for excellence and achievement
This Masters programme is designed to help you become a competent environmental engineer and manager. It will give you a sound knowledge of fundamental engineering and scientific principles, together with the ability to apply these to design, construction, assessment, analysis, operation and management.
The programme has two principal aims. First, to equip you with the necessary competencies and skills to analyse, assess and manage all principal aspects within the fields of water, energy and the environment. Second, to give you the professional skills, knowledge and experience to both meet the current demands of industry and influence possible future trends.
As a student on this programme you will acquire the necessary techniques to analyse and solve environmental problems. You will critically evaluate the environmental impact of human activities and demonstrate knowledge of national and international environmental policy and regulation. In addition, you will gain the ability to critically evaluate design and operations and use appropriate mathematical models for environmental modelling and assessment.
Course modules
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Further guidance on modules
Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.
Where changes to modules are necessary these will be communicated as appropriate.
Core modules
Professional accreditation
The accrediting body for this degree is the Joint Board of Moderators for the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, and the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation.
This degree is accredited as fully satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
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Ultimately, with relevant work experience and a masters-level degree, the degree can lead to the professional qualification of Chartered Engineer (CEng) and the equivalent European Qualification of EurIng.
This programme is also accredited by IStructE.
The degree also is accredited by the JBM but as a non-technical MSc. It therefore could provide the educational base for CEng but only with a JBM accredited Engineering undergraduate degree.
Your Learning Experience
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Teaching methods
You will be taught via lectures, seminars and problem solving sessions each week.
Applied learning
The Department of Civil Engineering partners many local, national and international organisations. It enjoys strong business relationships, predominantly through the DTI Knowledge Transfer Partnership Scheme.
During your studies you will have the opportunity to carry out fieldwork, site visits and laboratory sessions to develop your practical skills. Activities such as attending professional body talks and visits are also part of the learning process.
How learning is monitored on your programme
To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme.
Assessment methods on this programme include unseen written examinations, assignments and reflective learning journals.
Where you will study
What you can expect from your School
The Department of Civil Engineering is situated in the Byrom Street complex of LJMU 's City Campus. Here you 'll find high quality lecture theatres, meeting and seminar rooms plus social spaces and a large café. The Avril Robarts Library is just minutes away on Tithebarn Street.
Course tutors
Dr Ed Loffill
- Programme Leader
My teaching role is in the civil engineering suite of programs where I mainly teach soil mechanics, geotechnics and project modules on HNC and undergraduate programs along with environmental subjects on the Water, Energy and the Environment MSc program.My PhD research was a collaboration between industrial partners (Hydro International Plc and United Utilities Plc) focussed on assessment and improvement of a tertiary wastewater filtration process. This project involved combining the findings from laboratory (university based) and practical based fieldwork (United Utilities field site) into a numerical dataset from which I developed a predictive mathematical model of efficiency for the process. The research led to a number of publications and speaking at a number of conferences and this research is ongoing with several new PhD students continuing this research line where I am actively involved in supervising this research.
Career paths
Further your career prospects
LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (HESA 2018) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.
Common roles of graduates on this programme include: Civil Engineer, Project Coordinator, Project Manager, Regulator Analyst and Surveyor, primarily at United Utilities and also at The Environment Partnership.
Tuition fees and funding
- Home fee:
- £10,415
Fees
The fees quoted above cover registration, tuition, supervision, assessment and examinations as well as library membership and student IT support with access to printed, multimedia and digital resources including programme-appropriate software and on campus wifi.
Financial Support
There are many ways to fund postgraduate study for home and international students. From loans to International Scholarships and subject-specific funding, you’ll find all of the information you need on our specialist postgraduate funding pages. The University offers a range of financial support for students. You'll find all the information you need on our specialist financial support pages including details of the Student Support Fund and other activities to support with the cost of living.
Additional Costs
In addition to fees, students should also keep in mind the cost of:
- Accommodation
- Travel costs and field trips unless paid for by LJMU
- Stationery, IT equipment, professional body membership and graduation gown hire
Entry requirements
You will need:
Qualification requirements
How to apply
Securing your place at LJMU
To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU online application form. You will need to provide details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this programme.
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