To be admitted to the programme, knowledge equivalent to a Bachelor's degree is required, including at least 90 higher education credits in Biology-Earth science, Geography, Earth-science or Environmental science. English 6 or English level 2.
This Master’s programme develops skills in surface and groundwater hydrology and water-related decision-making. Case studies, field trips, modeling and data analysis are used to understand how water resources are affected by humans and climate and how they can be managed sustainably. The water cycle and water resources are changing at unprecedented rates, increasingly challenging humanity. For example, global terrestrial water storage has decreased considerably in some regions due to freshwater consumption for energy and agriculture, and billions of people live in regions facing water stress. More than half of riverine freshwater habitats are already under threat. Such challenges can only be addressed by professionals with a deep yet holistic understanding of water resources, including how they are changing, how they can be used and managed, and how they are currently impacted. This programme aims to equip you with such understanding. The job market is broad and you will be able to help manage, assess, and protect water resources in for example, the private sector, as consultants, NGOs, municipal and governmental authorities, or academia. You will learn about the sustainable use of ground and surface water resources, the importance of water for the earth system, hydrology, water