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Master of Water Management for Development
- Loughborough, United Kingdom
- 2 years
- English
- Online
- Master
About the program
Online distance-learning MSc in water management for development, Taken part-time over two to five years.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: no
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of Water Management for Development. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.
Career outcomes
- Water management and WASH careers with utilities
- Governments and NGOs
Curriculum
- Modules: water and the natural environment
- Management of rural water services
- Management and operation of water utilities
- Research methods
- Urban and rural sanitation management
- Management of water and environmental sanitation infrastructure
- Global challenges and opportunities in WASH
- Disaster risk management and a 60-credit dissertation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Entry requirement on the programme page: 2:2 UK honours degree or international equivalent (country equivalents listed on the page).
- UK 2:2 honours (about 50-55%) at 42 programmes
- 2:1 or 2:1+ (60-65%) at 26 programmes
- MBA: 2:2 plus three years management experience
- Country equivalents on each course page and https://www.lboro.ac.uk/international/apply/entry-requirements/postgraduate/.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree (UK honours or equivalent) in a relevant subject, Some programmes need a portfolio, Writing sample or work experience, One academic reference and transcript.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 overall (6.0 in each element)
- TOEFL iBT 88 overall (21 in each section
- PTE Academic tests taken from 2026-01-21: 4.5 overall on the new scale
- Duolingo 4.5 Writing and Listening
- Cambridge 4.0 Speaking and Reading)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts.
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £27,000 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £2,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Online |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty or school requires confirmation |
| Department | Water Management for Development |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed,Flexible |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
23 Aug 2027
282 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 23 Aug 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £27,000 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £2,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 overall (6.0 in each element), TOEFL iBT 88 overall (21 in each section, PTE Academic tests taken from 2026-01-21: 4.5 overall on the new scale, Duolingo 4.5 Writing and Listening, Cambridge 4.0 Speaking and Reading).