Water supply, sanitation and drainage are fundamental to the health and well-being of all urban communities worldwide. In the industrialised world, serious issues of asset deterioration, water resource depletion and climate change are major contemporary challenges. In developing countries establishing and maintaining reliable, affordable and sustainable urban water management systems are key to survival for millions and fundamental in improving the quality of life for billions more across the globe.

"Water is Life: Sanitation is Dignity" (Water Services Strategic Framework, South Africa)

Conventional and well-established practices for water and wastewater management are being questioned in a world of rapidly changing urban environments, a changing climate and changing priorities. System integration, involving technical, environmental and socio-cultural aspects is seen as an important way forward to providing sustainable, economic and reliable water systems. This programme aims to train people in the essentials of water systems technology, in a context that encourages a wide, integrated, systems approach to their implementation.

Where will I be studying this course?
Read a little more about the Centre for Water Systems, the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, the University of Exeter and what Exeter and Devon have to offer you.

What's involved on this course?
Read details of the course programme and the modules you will be studying, how you will be taught, and the criteria under which you will be assessed.

Are there Scholarships available?
Click here to find out more about scholarships that are available to international (non-UK/EU) students and here for UK/EU students.

Where do I sign up?
Click above to reach the College's Course Description where you can find full details on the course and how to apply.

The MSc in Urban Water Systems is now accredited as a Technical course by JBM, thus providing ‘Further Learning’ for those intending to become Chartered Engineers. Read more about it here.