MSc Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate at University of Reading

A one-year master's in atmosphere, ocean and climate science taught in the Department of Meteorology, which is ranked 9th in the world for Atmospheric Science in the ShanghaiRanking 2026 subject rankings. It provides quantitative and computing skills for research in meteorology and related environmental science, and many graduates progress to PhD study.

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 Modelling and Data Analysis, Fluid Dynamics of the Atmosphere and Oceans, a Dissertation Research Project and Weather and Climate Discussion. Options include Dynamics of Weather and Climate, Tropical and Extratropical Weather Systems Analysis, Remote Sensing, Climate Change: Past, Present and Future, Fundamentals of Ocean Circulation and Climate, Air Pollution and Numerical Modelling for Weather and Climate Science.

Career pathways

Many graduates go on to PhD study at Reading; others pursue research and development careers in industry. Past graduates have joined the British Antarctic Survey, Met Office, Fugro, the National Environment Agency and Willis Towers Watson, and work in environmental measurement, risk management, policy, water resources, consultancy, energy, flood modelling, pollution prediction, space weather forecasting, insurance, finance and broadcast media.

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