Overview

The Water and Environmental Data Science course from University of Bristol, you will discover how you can contribute sustainable, data-driven, solutions to problems that range from flooding to environmental degradation, and water scarcity to pollution of rivers.

Key facts

The choice of optional units means that you can choose the right balance of computing and practical skills: from large-scale data engineering to environmental impact assessment. These skills will equip you for a career in environmental protection, the design of resilient infrastructure and cities, and mitigation and adaption to the effects of rapid urbanisation, climate change and extreme weather.

Our teaching staff include leading water researchers at the University of Bristol and environmental practitioners with experience in private and government sectors such as the Environment Agency or Met Office.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Hydrology

Environmental Data Science

Modelling and Machine Learning for the Water Sector

Water Management in a Changing World

Research and Development

Environmental Impact Assessment, Ecology and Sustainability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-27 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-21 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bristol, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data Environmental Sciences View 406 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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88

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67

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will typically need a strong lower second-class honours degree (55% or higher) or an international equivalent in an Engineering, Science, Computing, Maths, Geography, Environmental Management or Studies, Agriculture, Resource Conservation, Finance, Investment, or Economics subject.
We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33400 GBP / year

≈ 33400 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

14900 GBP / year

≈ 14900 GBP / year

Living costs

Bristol

United Kingdom

750 - 1260 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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