Description
AQUAMATICS – Interdisciplinary Water Environment Management, Master’s degree studies
Aquamatics teaches you to operate in places where water becomes a key challenge. You analyse the effects of climate change and its impact on rivers, lakes, and groundwater. You look for the causes of problems and look at how to reduce their effects in practice.
You work with real data. You carry out water monitoring, i.e. the systematic checking of water status and quality. You assess what puts the environment and people at risk and then plan corrective action. You use simple mathematical models and statistics to predict the effects of your decisions.
You design ways to retain water in the field and in cities. You create solutions such as reservoirs, parks, and green roofs that collect rainwater and protect against drought and flooding. You learn to manage water responsibly and with the future in mind.
How we teach?
We base education on the proven principles of Wilhelm von Humboldt.
- You learn broadly, learning about different areas of knowledge that complement each other. This gives you a better understanding of complex water management issues.
- You learn by doing. You gain experience through practical classes and participation in research. You put knowledge into action straight away.
- You learn by means of cooperation. You work alongside lecturers in research teams. Together, you implement projects and solve real problems.
Your studies give you a practical preparation for expert and managerial work in water management – especially in a world where water is becoming increasingly precious.
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Curriculum
Link to the curriculum and study plan
Master’s degree studies – Aquamatics – Interdisciplinary Management of Water Environments
Duration: 4 semesters
Number of ECTS credits: 232
Selected courses and what you will learn:
- Project management – you learn to plan, implement and account for projects related to water and the environment.
- Water resources monitoring – you learn to investigate water status and quality and interpret the results of measurements.
- 2D CAD design – you learn to create simple technical drawings and designs related to water management,
- Emergency management – you learn how to respond to emergency situations such as floods, droughts, and water shortages,
- Water resource management – you learn to plan how much water to use and how to do it safely for people and the environment,
- Blue-green infrastructure – you learn to plan solutions that help retain water in cities and landscapes,
- Water law – you learn the legal principles related to the use, protection and management of water.
Forms of classes:
- lectures,
- practicals,
- field classes,
- seminars,
- warsztaty,
- laboratories.
Majors
Hydrobiology
You learn to investigate and assess the state of water and protect aquatic environments. You learn about how aquatic ecosystems work and what threatens them – locally and globally. You learn how to carry out water monitoring and plan activities that improve water conditions, such as lake and river restoration. Studying prepares you to work in accordance with current water conservation principles and national water policy.
Hydrology
You learn how water circulates in the environment and how humans affect its quantity and quality. You learn about processes taking place in rivers, lakes, and groundwater. You learn to forecast hydrological phenomena, such as floods and droughts, and to use GIS tools in the analysis of water data. Studying prepares you for work in water resource planning and protection.
Hydroengineering Technology
You learn how the equipment that collects, treats, and drains water works. You learn about the reservoirs, water intakes, and installations used in cities and municipalities. Some of the activities take place in the field – you visit operating facilities and learn about how they work. This prepares you for work in the operation and supervision of water infrastructure.
Graduation requirements
To take the final examination, you must:
- pass all the learning outcomes specified in the curriculum,
- confirm the required knowledge of a foreign language,
- obtain a positive grade for your thesis.
You complete your studies when you pass the diploma examination
After completing your studies, you will receive a higher education diploma confirming your qualifications.
Detailed information on the rules for awarding diplomas and the requirements for the diploma thesis can be found in the Rules and Regulations of Studies at the University of Silesia and the Diploma Award Regulations.
Admission
Admission to studies at the University of Silesia is conducted via the Online Application System (IRK): irk.us.edu.pl.
In IRK, you can enrol for studies and check all the necessary information, including what the admission process looks like, what the deadlines are, how much the admission fee is and what documents you need to submit.
Questions? Send an email to the International Admissions Office or visit rekrutacja.us.edu.pl and irk.us.edu.pl.
Admission requirements
You can apply for studies if you have a Bachelor’s, an Engineer’s or a Master’s degree. We also accept foreign diplomas if they entitle you to study in the country where they were issued.
You will find yourself best suited to this programme if you have completed a degree in aquamatics or a related field in Earth and environmental sciences, biology, chemistry or engineering and technical sciences.
Admission is determined by the grade on your diploma and your grade point average.
If you have completed a different programme or studied at a different university, we will review your curriculum. If there are any gaps, we will ask you to make them up in the form of paid compensatory classes within the time limit specified by the dean.
Limit of spots: 25
Point thresholds
At the University of Silesia, we do not set minimum point thresholds for any field of study.
Committees create ranking lists during the admission process. Admission thresholds change every year, as they depend on the number of candidates, their high school graduation exam results, and the applicable qualification rules.
Additional criteria
To begin studying this programme, you must provide a certificate from your doctor. The doctor confirms that you are able to study this programme and that there are no health contraindications.
Internships and work experience
There are no compulsory professional internships in the Aquamatics programme. It is up to you to decide how you want to gain additional experience. However, the programme itself is clearly practical in nature – during exercises, laboratories, field classes and workshops, you will acquire skills that are really useful in your work.
During your studies, you will also learn outside the classroom. You can:
- take a paid internship and earn money at the same time,
- take part in study visits and see what work in the field or in companies looks like,
- participate in workshops and training courses that teach specific skills.
Thanks to this, after graduating from the University of Silesia, you will be able to apply your knowledge in practice. You can work in a laboratory, in industrial or scientific fields. Your studies will prepare you for real professional challenges.
Cooperation with the community
During your studies, you can take advantage of the programme’s cooperation with institutions and universities in Poland and abroad.
During your studies, you can go abroad with Erasmus+. You can go to one of 31 countries. There, you will do an internship or study for a whole year or one semester. You can study in Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Greece, Spain, Lithuania, Germany, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey and Italy, among others.
This cooperation broadens your experience and gives you access to an international academic environment.
Contact
More information will be made available soon.
Co nas wyróżnia
01.
Elastyczność
Tworzysz własną ścieżkę dzięki różnym formom dydaktycznym oraz świadomemu wyborowi zajęć, opiekunów naukowych i specjalizacji.
02.
Praktyka
Stawiamy na praktykę: staże w firmach, warsztaty oraz zajęcia z ekspertami. Poznasz realia rynku pracy i zasady komercjalizacji badań.
03.
Rozwój
Realizujesz własne projekty badawcze pod okiem mentorów. Wspieramy koła naukowe oraz wyjazdy na wymiany w programach ERASMUS+ i MOST.
04.
JAKOŚĆ
Kształcimy na najwyższym poziomie, co potwierdza akredytacja PKA. Zajęcia prowadzi kadra o wysokich kwalifikacjach i uznanym dorobku naukowym.
Graduate zone
Career paths
Water management specialists are in high demand today. After completing your studies in Aquamatics, you can work in areas where water is crucial for people, the environment and safety.
After graduation, you can work, among others:
- in water-related institutions, such as Wody Polskie (Polish Waters) or environmental protection inspectorates,
- in water supply companies and sewage treatment plants that supply water to cities and municipalities,
- in offices where decisions regarding water and the environment are made,
- companies that create environmentally friendly solutions that help save water,
- design offices where solutions related to water and land development are planned,
- industry, e.g. in the energy sector, at reservoirs, dams and canals or in mines,
- in laboratories where water quality and its impact on health are tested.
Graduate knowledge
After graduation:
- you have a solid foundation in science, natural sciences and environmental engineering, thanks to which you can develop in the field of water sciences,
- you understand global issues related to water use and can identify the risks involved,
- you know how to manage water, taking into account natural, economic, legal and ethical considerations,
- you know the basic principles of law and how to protect your own ideas and projects,
- you understand how to create and develop initiatives and companies related to water management,
- you know how to monitor water and understand where water comes from and how it reaches consumers,
- you use computer programmes and tools that help analyse water data
Graduate skills
After completing a Master’s degree in Aquamatics, you will be able to:
- plan and conduct advanced research on water and reliably evaluate its results,
- independently select methods and tools for solving problems in water management,
- work with large data sets: collect, organise and draw conclusions,
- clearly present the results of analyses and participate in expert discussions,
- evaluate the performance of hydrotechnical and environmental solutions and identify their strengths and weaknesses,
- communicate with specialists, institutions and external partners using industry-specific language,
- be proficient in a foreign language (B2+), read specialist texts and prepare reports and presentations,
- manage the work of a team, including in the field, and ensure safety and good work organisation,
- develop your own competencies and encourage others to engage in continuous learning,
- compare the environmental costs and benefits of different solutions and design water management activities.
Social skills
After graduation:
- you critically assess your knowledge of water and are able to admit when you need the support of other specialists,
- you know that knowledge about water helps to solve difficult problems in a responsible and safe manner for people and the environment,
- you take actions that support the environment and society, and you engage in initiatives that are important for the public good,
- you plan your team’s work in an entrepreneurial manner, with both current tasks and long-term effects in mind,
- you act ethically in your professional work and maintain high standards of responsibility.
