Description
Aquamatics – Interdisciplinary Water Environment Management is an international Master’s programme conducted in English. During your studies, you can obtain a double degree from the University of Silesia and Vytautas Magnus University in Kaunas. You will spend one semester at our partner university in Lithuania.
During your studies, you will learn how to understand water and how to manage it wisely. You will combine knowledge of nature, hydrology, water ecology and environmental engineering. This will enable you to look at water issues more broadly – taking into account nature, technology, people and costs.
We place great emphasis on practical work. You will work in the field and in laboratories, analyse real data and carry out projects together with public institutions and companies. You will learn to respond to real challenges such as droughts, floods, pollution and the effects of climate change.
The programme also prepares you for research work. You can get involved in scientific projects and continue your development in doctoral studies.
Aquamatics is a good choice if you want to work in an international environment, have a real impact on water protection and respond to issues that affect the whole world today.
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Curriculum
Link to the curriculum and study plan
Duration of studies: 4 semesters
Number of ECTS credits: 120
Selected courses and what you will learn:
- Fish resources, fishing and aquaculture – you will learn how to protect fish stocks, conduct sustainable fishing and plan fish farming without harming the environment.
- GIS in aquamatics – you will learn how to use digital maps and spatial data to analyse rivers, lakes, and other aquatic environments.
- Research management and methods – you will learn how to plan scientific research, collect data, and draw conclusions needed in scientific and project work.
- Climate change crisis management – you will learn how to respond to the effects of climate change, such as droughts and floods, and how to plan measures to mitigate their effects.
- Hydraulic structures and hydropower – you will learn how dams, canals and hydroelectric power plants work and how to safely harness the energy of water.
Forms of classes:
- lectures,
- practicals,
- field classes,
- seminars,
- workshops,
- laboratories.
Majors
In the Aquamatics – Interdisciplinary Water Environment Management programme, you do not choose a major. Every student follows the same programme.
Graduation requirements
In order to take the diploma examination, you have to:
- achieve the learning outcomes provided for in the curriculum,
- confirm the required knowledge of a foreign language,
- receive a good thesis grade.
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 rules
You can apply for studies if you have a Bachelor’s, Engineer’s or Master’s degree. We also accept foreign diplomas if they entitle you to study in the country it has been 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.
The programme is taught in English. You must have at least a B2 level proficiency in English (CEFR).
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 slots: 6
Point thresholds
We do not set minimum point thresholds for any field of study at the University of Silesia.
Committees create ranking lists during the admission process. Admission thresholds vary 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
During your studies, you will benefit from the cooperation of the faculty with institutions and universities in Poland and abroad.
During your studies, you can go abroad as part of 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,
- you know research methods and the basics of various fields of science, and use them in your work on water and environmental issues.
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,
- ask relevant research questions and solve problems using knowledge and experience from various fields of science.
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,
- you know that good solutions require combining knowledge from different fields and continuous learning.
