Why study with WEDC?
- Our reputation: WEDC is part of Loughborough University, one of the top, award-winning universities in the UK, respected internationally. The University provides a sound basis for scrutiny of all we do: WEDC is regulated, and being part of a leading University gives us a recognised platform of independence and quality. Our courses are also accredited.
- Our courses: We design our courses especially to meet your education and training needs as an experienced professional or new graduate involved, or wanting to become involved, in providing, planning and managing water and sanitation in low- and middle-income countries. Our courses are inter-disciplinary, so will equip you for a wider professional role in society.
- Our flexible approach: We offer a flexible approach to learning with a wide variety of course options and ways to study to suit your lifestyle and interests.
- Our experience: We have been running programmes since the early 1970s, and have trained thousands of professionals from over 70 different countries.
- Our staff: Every member of staff specialises in a particular area of international development. We are all active in research and consultancy for a range of clients, helping us to ensure that you will be kept abreast of the latest developments and ideas.
- Our resources: We have an unrivalled library of resources on water and sanitation. Many items are also available online for distance learning students.
- Our community: As a WEDC alumnus you will join the community of professionals all over the world who will share your approach to work and will be able to go on sharing your experience through international; events such as the prestigious WEDC International Conference.
- Your capacity: Above all, our focus is to the development of your knowledge, experience and capacity to take responsibility, to make decisions and to work without supervision, as well as part of a team.
- Your career: We understand that it is a big commitment to take time away from your family to study with us in Loughborough, or to study by distance learning whilst continuing to work. Ultimately, our expectation is that our programmes will present you with opportunities to develop your career.
- You can work in the UK: At the end of your postgraduate studies in the UK, you might wish to consider the possibility of staying on in the UK to work. The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) gives details of eligibility and under certain conditions you may not now require a work permit. Visit the UKCISA website for full details.
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