Master's Programme in Water Resources
This Master’s programme develops skills in surface and groundwater hydrology and water-related decision-making. Case studies, field trips, modeling and data analysis are used to understand how water resources are affected by humans and climate and how they can be managed sustainably.
The water cycle and water resources are changing at unprecedented rates, increasingly challenging humanity. For example, global terrestrial water storage has decreased considerably in some regions due to freshwater consumption for energy and agriculture, and billions of people live in regions facing water stress.
More than half of riverine freshwater habitats are already under threat. Such challenges can only be addressed by professionals with a deep yet holistic understanding of water resources, including how they are changing, how they can be used and managed, and how they are currently impacted. This programme aims to equip you with such understanding.
The job market is broad and you will be able to help manage, assess, and protect water resources in for example, the private sector, as consultants, NGOs, municipal and governmental authorities, or academia.
You will learn about the sustainable use of ground and surface water resources, the importance of water for the earth system, hydrology, water policy, governance and management. It also includes real-life case studies and problems related to water allocation, water resilience, and water resource degradation, using the case of lakes and wetlands. You will also study water systems in Sweden and Greece based on excursions and exercises. The master's also allows the opportunity to bridge water-related sciences with state-of-the-art remote sensing tools, landscape ecology, earth system modeling, and environmental management.
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Programme overview
The two-year Master’s Programme consists of 120 credits:
45 credits mandatory advanced courses
15 credits elective courses
0-30 credits optional courses
30–60 credits Master thesis (mandatory)Year 1
Autumn term
Water Resources Sustainability, 15 credits (GE7094)
Scientific Methods in Physical Geography, 15 credits (GE7095)
Spring term
Elective course (period A-B), 15 credits, for example:
Environmental Management in Planning, 15 credits (GE7083)
Earth System Model Simulations, 15 credits (GE7099)
Applied Remote Sensing and GIS for Landscape Analysis, 15 credits (GE7088)
Mandatory course (period C-D):
Groundwater Resources and Hydrogeological Analysis, 15 credits (GE8038)
Year 2
During the second year you will write a Master thesis (degree project). Depending on the extent of the thesis 30, 45 or 60 credits, you may take optional courses: Degree Project in Physical Geography and Quaternary Geology 30/45/60 credits (GE9009).
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How to apply
All applications must be sent through www.universityadmissions.se. January 15 2025 – last date to apply for all applicants.
Required supporting documentation
In addition to the documents required by www.universityadmissions.se, the following documents must accompany all applications to this master’s programme:
- Personal letter/Letter of interest (maximum one page). Please indicate how you fulfill the specific requirements for the programme in the letter.
Further information: Frequently asked questions about admissions - CV
- Brief summary of the grading system of your university (if other than ECTS).
If you are still studying for your Bachelor degree when making the admission application, then please write in the personal letter which courses and credits are yet to be completed.
- Personal letter/Letter of interest (maximum one page). Please indicate how you fulfill the specific requirements for the programme in the letter.
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Career opportunities
The job market for the students that has finished this programme is broad and students are expected to help manage, assess, and protect water resources in for example, the private sector, as consultants, NGOs, municipal and governmental authorities, or academia.
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Contact
We are several persons working with study administration and study counselling. Please contact the Student office for questions concerning course information, registration, schedule, literature lists and exams. If you have questions concerning credit transfer, admission, eligibility or need study advice please contact the Study counsellor.
Programme responsible
Fernando Jaramillo
E-mail: fernando.jaramillo@natgeo.su.seStudy counsellor, student office and other contacts
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