Water and Environmental Engineering with Industrial Practice MSc - 2026/7
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 7
Final award and programme/pathway title
MSc Water and Environmental Engineering with Industrial Practice (Placement pathway (24 months))
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Full-time with Placement | PFB71001 | 240 credits and 120 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Engineering (Master)
Other internal and / or external reference points
N/A
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences - School of Engineering
Programme Leader
POND Katherine (Sch of Eng)
Date of production/revision of spec
22/08/2025
Educational aims of the programme
- Skills that will enable students to explore, critically assess and evaluate problems and produce systematic and coherant solutions integrating core engineering science with practical skills
- To develop competencies to enagage effectively with people from different backgrounds that respect the interests of cultural groups and individual rights
- To develop individual interpersonal and professional skills, relevant to the professional field of water and environmental engineering
- To develop skills that enable active participation in digital connected water and environmental engineering disciplineand professional practice.
- A comprehensive and robust understanding of key areas of water and environmental engineering.
- A pathway that will prepare graduates for successful careers in the field including where appropriate progression to Chartered Engineering status.
- A sound basis for enhanced communication skills both oral and written
- An understanding of how this knowledge can be articulatedaround sustaninable development practices
- Recognise issues related to sustainability in the domain of waterand environmental engineering and develop skills to manage the associated complexity
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
| Fundamental principles underpinning the key topics covered in the subject area; | K | ||
| Investigation and research techniques which provide a sound base for critical evaluation, selection and use of a wide range of scientific, technical and management processes relevant to the field; | K | ||
| The multidisciplinary nature of the subject area and its underlying principles and the importance of developing integrated approaches to solving complex problems; | K | ||
| The importance of identifying emerging trends to existing knowledge structures and theoretical frameworks and propose new alternative application and methodological approaches relevant to the student' s research interests; | K | ||
| Management, organisation and communication skills including problem definition, project and experimental design, time management, decision making processes, independent and team work, knowledge transfer via written and oral presentations. | K | ||
| Integrated and multidisciplinary approach to solving complex problems using professional judgment taking into consideration the engineering, economic, social and environmental impacts | C | ||
| Ability to critically evaluate outcomes and accurately assess and report on own/others work with justification and relate them to existing knowledge structures and methodologies | C | ||
| Ability to formulate, conduct and write-up a systematic and coherent research programme topic demonstrating in-depth knowledge and high level of problem solving skills | C | ||
| Critical review of the scientific literature for effective justification and support of results and decisions; | P | ||
| Acquisition of the necessary skills to collect as well as generate data via laboratory experiments or computer-based programmes. | P | ||
| Critical analysis of results/recommendations and their presentation in a concise and logical manner; | P | ||
| Preparation of technical reports and presentation of work to an informed audience; | P | ||
| Awareness of difficulties and ethical issues likely to arise in professional practice and an ability to formulate solutions in dialogue with peers, industry professionals, institutional professionals and others. | P | ||
| Critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of complex information and data; | T | ||
| Communication and knowledge transfer through oral presentations and written reports; | T | ||
| Selection and use of appropriate advanced research methods; | T | ||
| Integrated and multidisciplinary approach to problem solving; | T | ||
| Time + resource management; | T | ||
| Effective use of a range of communication and technology tools aimed at different audiences; | T | ||
| Learn and work effectively independently and as a part of a team. | T | ||
| Reflect on career goals and develop employability skills needed to secure relevant employment | KT | ||
| Write both a CV and a cover letter with the appropriate tone, content and format. | PT |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Full-time with Placement
This Master's Degree programme is studied full-time over two academic years, consisting of 240 credits at FHEQ level 7*. All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
- Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)
*some programmes may contain up to 30 credits at FHEQ level 6.
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Year 1 (full-time with placement - 2 years) - FHEQ Level 7
Module Selection for Year 1 (full-time with placement - 2 years) - FHEQ Level 7
Students must select one optional module out of a choice of two optional modules in Semester 1
Year 2 (full-time with placement - 2 years) - FHEQ Level 7
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGM323 | INDUSTRIAL PRACTICE | Compulsory | 60 | Cross Year |
Module Selection for Year 2 (full-time with placement - 2 years) - FHEQ Level 7
Students need to take the following module ENGM323 Industrial Practice
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
| Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | Y | |
| Professional Training Year (PTY) | N | |
| Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) | Y | Yes |
| Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
| Study exchange (Level 5) | N | |
| Dual degree | N |
Other information
The school/department of Engineering / MSc Water and Environmental Engineering is committed to developing graduates with strengths in Employability, Digital Capabilities, Global and Cultural Capabilities, Sustainability, and Resourcefulness and Resilience. This programme is designed to allow students to develop knowledge, skills, and capabilities in the following areas:
Digital capabilities: [Students develop digital skills through presentation, submission and communication of work, researching publications, problem solving, data analysis and modelling. All modules have an element of digital skills within them.
Employability: This programme will offer the opportunity for students to do a 1-year industrial practice year. IN addition, the MSc offers all students the opportunity to engage with industry through invited speakers and dissertation topics.
Global and cultural capabilities Many of the modules on this MSc are focused around the global sustainable development goals. Specifically, ENGM289 and ENGM303 both include case studies from across the Globe and considers the capabilities of countries with different income levels to manage water resources and find appropriate solutions.
Resourcefulness and Resilience: Students are required to manage their time carefully to ensure they meet coursework deadlines. They undertake both independent and group taught activities and are encouraged to independently research information to complete their assignments. This develops resilience and resourcefulness. Students may be required to source secondary data or publications or collect primary data for assignments and dissertation projects. This requires students to be resourceful.
Sustainability: Sustainability is at the core of most of our modules and is at the centre of water and environmental engineering. Sustainable development goals are specifically covered in several modules (ENGM289, ENGM057 and ENGM303 for example). ENGM265 is teaching students about sustainable infrastructure in the context of engineering.
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Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2026/7 academic year.