Water education programs

MSc Water Resources Engineering

Offered by: National University of Ireland
Location: Galway , Ireland
Program type: MSc

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Program description

Big Challenges being addressed by this programme – motivation

Water security is a major concern facing humanity; engineers are the primary professionals tackling this issue.

Annually, more than 3.4 million people die from water related diseases.1
1 in 9 people world-wide do not have access to safe and clean drinking water.2
1 in 3 people world-wide are affected by water scarcity.3
Population growth and climate change will place significant stresses on global water resources.
1 World Health Organization (WHO). (2008). ‘Safer Water, Better Health’.

2 Based on 87% of the global population using improved sources. World Health Organisation UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply and Sanitation. ‘Progress on Sanitation and Drinking Water 2010.’

3 UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (2010) ‘Water Scarcity and Humanitarian Action: Key Emerging Trends and Challenges’.

Programme Objectives & Purpose

This programme will provide engineers with the technical competences to provide solutions to water security issues. Core modules will address technical aspects of water provision, water resource management and water / wastewater treatment. A primary objective of the programme is to ensure that students have a thorough understanding of modern hydrological modelling tools. The programme has a strong emphasis on the design of hydrological systems, with students working in groups to solve real world problems. Graduates of this programme will be in a position to make significant contributions to solving water resource problems in both industry and academia worldwide.

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