Master's Programme in Hydrology, Hydrogeology and Water Resources
Many environmental risks and societal concerns are directly related to the way we manage our land and water environments.
Note: The Master's Programme in Hydrology, Hydrogeology and Water Resources, which has been given in its current form during more than 10 years, will not start in the autumn semester 2024. This is because we will start the development of a new education in Hydrology. We apologize if you had plans to apply for this programme starting in 2024. Maybe some of our four other programmes can provide interesting options. We will keep you updated regarding the progress on the program development on our homepage.
The two-year master program is based on a systems perspective and provides extended knowledge about water and soil systems and how these interact. This includes the spreading of dissolved substances and pollutants in various water systems and associated risks for society. Questions related to water resources are also covered: the management of water resources and conflicts as well as collaborations related to shared water resources on local, regional and global scales. The importance of water resources for both society and environment is emphasized through applications to practical water resources management challenges in society.
Students completing the programme are expected to be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of hydrological and hydrogeological processes, the main components of the water cycle, and vulnerability and resilience of water resources, use models, mathematical equations and information systems as important tools for dealing with water related problems (including environmental aspects and ecological economics), handle hydrologic data, including methods for time series analyses and management of spatial data using geographic information systems (GIS) and geostatistics, and be able to quantify and handle uncertainty, probability and risk.
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Programme overview
The two-year Master’s Programme consists of 120 credits (Second Level/Cycle, 2 years, daytime, study tempo 100%):
- 45 credits Mandatory advanced courses
- 15-45 credits Optional courses
- 30-60 credits Master thesis (mandatory)
Year 1
Autumn term
Water Resources Sustainability, 15 credits
Hydrological Modelling, 15 credits
Spring term
Period 1:
15 credits optional courses. Courses within the subject hydrolgy:Permafrost - Interactions with Ecosystems and Hydrology, 7.5 credits (period A)
Advanced Hydrology 7.5 credits (period A)
Advanced Hydrogeology, 7.5 credits (period B)
Period 2:
The optional course Ecohydrology, 7.5 credits is based on theory and field-based experimentation relevant for ecohydrology at the Navarino Environmental Observatory (NEO) in Greece.
Year 2
The number of optional courses taken will be dependent on the period of time devoted to the Master thesis 30, 45 or 60 credits, which may extend over one or two terms Degree Project in Physical Geography and Quaternary Geology 30/45/60 credits.
Independent project
The number of optional courses taken will be dependent on the period of time devoted to the Master thesis 30, 45 or 60 credits, which may extend over one or two terms.
The Master thesis consists of an individual thesis work, and you will learn to plan a larger project and conducting it using relevant methods. You will get training in collecting, process, critically examine and present your data. An important part of the course is also to put your work in perspective with respect to current scientific discussions and knowledge. You will present your work as a written scientific thesis and during an oral presentation.
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How to apply
The Master's Programme in Hydrology, Hydrogeology and Water Resources will not start in the autumn semester 2022.
Selection process
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Career opportunities
This knowledge is crucial for working with water enterprises, protected water areas and pollutes areas both internationally and nationally, for instance at government agencies and corporations. Our alumni have found employment at for instance the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI), NIRAS, Geological Survey of Sweden (SGU), Sweco, AECOM, ÅF, Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (Naturvårdsverket) and Berg AB as hydrogeologists, hydrologists or environmental consultants.
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Contact
Student Counsellor
E-post: studievagledare@natgeo.su.seProgram responsible
Fernando Jaramillo
E-post: fernando.jaramillo@natgeo.su.se
