This is a unique programme that combines engineering and technical skills with a focus on the environment, institutions and societies.

  • Unique integrated study of engineering and technical skills, including areas of environment, institutions, society and economics.
  • WEDC graduates join a respected global community of alumni, including more than 1,000 people from over 70 countries.
  • Graduates have held high ministerial office and have shaped national government policy in the water and sanitation sector in their home countries.
  • All WEDC's postgraduate programmes are internationally recognised by practitioners and employers from both international development and emergency sectors.
  • This programme is accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM).
  • You will learn from our world-leading research that aims to advance knowledge and transform lives.
  • You will have access to our unique online portal, which allows our students to access resources and all programme content virtually in one place.
  • Studying part-time allows for flexible learning to fit around your employment commitments.

You will join a respected community of alumni from over 70 countries who are making a difference in water and sanitation worldwide.  

Learn from our world-leading industry and research partners and gain practical skills to obtain real-world challenges. 

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Abdi

My career progression has significantly improved since starting my degree. As I study part-time, I have been able to secure roles as a WASH Manger, Specialist, Coordinator and Technical Referent in various countries in Africa.
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Julia

The knowledge I have gained from both lecturers and students has been so inspiring, particularly learning from those who have done fieldwork within the water management industry.
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Thea

Studying with WEDC at Loughborough has helped me become more confident in exchanges with water and environmental engineers 'on the ground', which has enriched the quality of rural water and sanitation projects I have managed.

Sustainable Development Goal 6 of “clean water and sanitation for all” demands effective management of appropriate water and environmental sanitation services in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This MSc explores the range of knowledge and skills required to coordinate, plan, manage and monitor such services for a sustainable future.

Dr Susie Goodall Programme Lead