
MSc Flood Risk Management
University of HullCottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX
Course overview
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.
Key highlights
- Interdisciplinary blend of hydrology, hydraulics, modelling, policy and social sciences
- Hands-on data collection, analysis and GIS software training
- Explore community engagement approaches, including serious gaming
- Field trips examining Hull's major investment in flood resilience
- Free CIWEM student membership with Early Careers Network access
- Guest lectures from Yorkshire Water, JBA Consulting and Hull City Council
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — For this course, you'll need a 2:1 in any bachelors degree.
Scholarships
Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship
If you progress from studying an undergraduate degree at the University of Hull to an eligible taught master's degree in 2025/26 we'll give you a 20% discount on the cost of your tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesGREAT Scholarship
Minimum of £10,000
Up to £10,000PGT International Fee Waivers – South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Flood risk consultant
- Flood risk management officer
- Hydrologist
- Hydraulic modeller
- Drainage engineer
- Environmental planner
Cost of study
UK/Home: £13,285 per year | International: £19,355 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hull, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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