Physical Geography: Hydrology

This course looks at hydrology from different perspectives. Water is essential for life, but it can also be dangerous for people and infrastructure. Access to water resources of sufficient quality and quantity are issues of increasing importance across the planet.

As a student, you will learn about concepts such as aquifers, groundwater formation, water retention capacity, surface runoff, storm surges and flooding, and what lies behind these phenomena. The programme also includes an introduction to regulations, agreements and international conventions concerning water resources.

During your studies you will learn how hydrological processes work in practice. You will practice analysing water movement, understanding the relationship between soil properties and water distribution, and interpreting data on infiltration, groundwater and surface runoff. You will practise using hydrological concepts and models to understand complex flows and variations in water resources. 

The course includes elements where you discuss how, for example, storm surges and floods occur and how they can be managed from both a geographical and societal perspective.

The studies give you tools to understand water issues locally and globally. The course gives you knowledge that is valuable in future work with sustainable resource management, planning and environmental analysis in Sweden and internationally.

Prerequisites

Entry to the course requires general entry requirements, English 6/B and 30 credits scientific studies.

Selection criteria

Seats are allocated according to: The general average (GPA) of your higher secondary school leaving certificate: 20 %, The Swedish national university aptitude test: 10 %, number of previous ECTS at application deadline (up to 165): 70 %.

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens

Citizens of countries outside:

• The European Union (EU)
• The European Economic Area (EEA) and
• Switzerland

are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 42,500
First payment: SEK 42,500

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Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.

Application fee

No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.