MSc Applied Meteorology and Climate at University of Reading

Programme overview

A one-year master's in atmospheric physics, forecasting and the analysis of meteorological and climate data, offered by the Department of Meteorology. It is approved by the Royal Meteorological Society as a first step to Registered or Chartered Meteorologist status, and is aligned with the World Meteorological Organization Basic Instruction Packages. It suits graduates with maths or physics backgrounds and working forecasters.

Department: Department of Meteorology | Duration: 12 months full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Fundamentals of Weather and Climate, Fundamentals of Meteorology and Meteorological Measurements, Data Analysis and Forecasting Systems for Weather and Climate, a Dissertation Research Project and Weather and Climate Discussion. Options include Tropical and Extratropical Weather Systems Analysis, Data Science and Climate Services, Remote Sensing, Climate Change: Past, Present and Future, and Air Pollution.

Career pathways

Scientific careers in weather forecasting and meteorological research. Past graduates have joined the British Antarctic Survey, Met Office, Fugro, the National Environment Agency and meteorology centres worldwide; others work in environmental measurement, risk management, policy development, water resources, environmental consultancy, energy supply, flood modelling, pollution prediction, space weather forecasting, insurance, finance and broadcast media.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (2:2 or above) in a mathematical/physical science or a closely related subject; prior knowledge of meteorology is not necessary. A degree in environmental/agricultural sciences or geography may be acceptable if maths and physics have been studied to A level or equivalent. Good knowledge of physics and mathematics is required. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no element below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,600 a year (2027/28). Full-time, 12 months. Source

International applicants: GBP 32,850 a year (2027/28). Full-time, 12 months. Source

Duration: 12 months full-time

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