B.WMWater Management
| Study location | Netherlands, Vlissingen |
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| Type | Bachelor courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | B.WM |
| Tuition fee | €2,083 per year First-year students pay EUR 1041 tuition fee |
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| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) Good knowledge of one or more to the following subjects; biology, chemistry, mathematics or economics The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.0 Secondary school diploma results accepted from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. NB! HZ University of Applied Sciences will only consider your application if their course is marked as your first priority. If you haven’t yet obtained the diploma/certificate giving access to the bachelor programme of your choice, you must send us a statement (in English) from your school, where the name of the diploma and the expected date of graduation is stated. We advise you to make sure you have an authenticated birth certificate ready, as you may also need it for formalities upon arrival in Holland. |
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Overview
The earth’s climate is changing rapidly. The main water problems we have to deal with in society are pollution, flooding and shortages. This has major impact for both humans and animals. As a water manager you make sure all life on earth can deal with the effects of climate change on nature, the weather and agriculture.
Heavy rainfall and the melting of land ice, such as glaciers, means we now have to deal with flooding much more regularly. Draughts result in a lack of water. This has implications on food provisions, for the living environment for people, animals and organisms. The water may also be polluted, resulting in a shortage of drinking water. As a water manager you tackle these challenges. For example, you work on designing a natural dike, which is strong enough to prevent a breakthrough, and therefore flooding, as a result of your calculations. Or you make sure that people in poor areas can continue to grow their own food through special irrigation channels. As an water manager you develop coastal plans, allowing us to continue to live safely and enjoy recreational activities at the seafront.
Approximately 80% of the world’s population lives in a delta area by 2050. A delta area is an area where rivers and the sea come together and where the land is located in between the water. Coastal defences, urban development and water quality are of particular importance in these areas. As a water manager you develop technical solutions for an improved living environment, for both people and animals, both on land and in the water. You will be involved with water, urban development, ecology and technology. You learn all about water management and the impact the climate has on living environments
The HZ enjoys intensive working relationships with professionals in the water sector You will be working on practical assignments provided by companies or research institutes from the very first day of your study. This is incredibly important, as this will thoroughly prepare you for your career. You will be educated with the latest knowledge from the field and you learn how to effectively combine theory and practice.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor’s degree in water management opens doors to many fields. Your will be an engineer, a consultant, a policy-maker or a researcher for water authorities, consultancies, industries, scientific institutions or environmental organizations.
Europe/Tallinn time
This is a pre-deadline and we suggest to apply before this date.
Europe/Tallinn time
This is a pre-deadline and we suggest to apply before this date.