Course Overview

The course offers participants practical, flood-relevant experience that provides a sound basis to seek or continue a career in the water and environmental sectors.

You will gain experience by utilizing the latest technological innovations in the field of flood risk assessment, including augmented reality; hazard simulations; virtual tours; GIS and remote sensing; 3D mapping and modeling; reality capture; drone mapping; and advanced flood visualization.

You will benefit from regular engagement with practitioners, enabling you to develop practical and applied knowledge and skills in flood management.

This course supports careers in the flood, water, and environmental management sectors – such as flood modeling, natural flood management, SuDS, urban drainage design, geomorphological mapping, project management, community engagement, and environmental consultancy.

We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University, and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, and extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications, and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.

Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.

General Eligibility

A Bachelor’s degree (2:2 or higher) or international equivalent in environmental sciences, geography, geology, engineering, or allied disciplines, is required. Applicants with five or more years of work experience in water, flood, and/or environmental management may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Part Time Work Details

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Language Requirement

• IELTS Academic: 6.5 (no less than 5.5 in any band)