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This program is designed to enhance an applicable undergraduate education by familiarizing students with hydroinformatics, computational hydraulics, and environmental hydraulics, covering water quality metrics and sediment movement in coastal, estuarine, and inland water systems. Globally, environmental water management challenges have gained increasing attention in recent years, encompassing issues like pollution in coastal and estuarine waters, river flooding, urban drainage systems, wetland and mangrove conservation, and ecological considerations for lakes and reservoirs, among others. To tackle these environmental concerns, engineers and resource managers employ advanced numerical models that simulate intricate hydrodynamic behaviors, water quality dynamics, and sediment transport mechanisms. These modeling approaches are frequently integrated with decision-support platforms and various hydroinformatics applications. The MSc in Civil and Water Engineering equips students with specialized knowledge for careers in water engineering consultancy within this niche civil engineering sector. Tailored for graduates in Civil Engineering, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, and Bio-Sciences, the program benefits those with strong mathematical abilities. It also serves professionals seeking to update their expertise in these fields. Cardiff University's Civil and Water Engineering graduates enjoy exceptional employment outcomes, with most entering engineering consultancies, while some pursue doctoral studies.