MSc Water and Environmental Engineering

The MSc Water and Environmental Engineering course at the University of Portsmouth equips students with advanced knowledge and practical skills in sustainable water management and environmental protection. It prepares individuals to tackle complex challenges in the water sector, environmental consultancy, and civil engineering industries.

It is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), meaning it meets the academic standard required for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status in the UK. You also get a free student membership of CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management), which allows you access to resources and networking with the industry.

Students can choose to specialise in several areas offered by the university, such as Urban Drainage and Flood Management, Water Infrastructure, and Environmental Impact Assessment.

This programme adopts a learning method that combines taught sessions (lectures, seminars, etc.) and independent study with practical lab and fieldwork. Assessments come through examinations, coursework, group projects, and practical reports.

The University of Portsmouth, located in Hampshire, UK, was founded in the year 1992. It offers a wide range of courses (undergraduate and postgraduate) across several disciplines, including Business, Engineering, Science, Law, and Technology.

The university holds accreditations from bodies such as the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), and its courses are accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

These are the standard entry requirements to study an MSc in Water and Environmental Engineering at the University of Portsmouth:

Grade requirements:

• Applicants should have a second-class honours degree or its equivalent in any discipline.
• Applicants may also submit relevant professional qualifications coupled with sufficient experience in the field. 

English Proficiency:

• Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.0. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.

The tuition fee (2025/2026) to study MSc Water and Environmental Engineering at the University of Portsmouth is £19,200 per year of study. However, this fee does not cover additional expenses such as accommodation and personal items of study.

The University of Portsmouth provides many funding options to international students. Those who are self-funding can apply for the Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship, which is awarded based on merit. It is a £5,000 fee reduction for the first year of study.

With an MSc in Water and Environmental Engineering from the University of Portsmouth, students graduate ready to work in the industry as:

• Environmental Consultant
• Water Resources Engineer
• Wastewater Treatment Specialist
• Flood Risk Analyst
• Hydrologist
• Sustainability Engineer

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.