MSc Climate Change and Artificial Intelligence (AI) at University of Reading

Programme overview

A one-year master's that integrates climate science, data analytics, business, finance and artificial intelligence, described as the first postgraduate course of its kind in the UK. It suits graduates from agriculture, economics, engineering, environmental, geo and physical sciences, statistics, computer science and quantitative social sciences who want roles applying climate and AI skills.

Department: Department of Meteorology | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Climate Change: Causes and Consequences, Applied Data Science with Python, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Data Science and Climate Services, Climate Change and Sustainable Business and Finance, Causality and Decision-making, a Dissertation Research Project and Weather and Climate Discussion.

Career pathways

Roles such as data analyst, data scientist, AI lead, climate risk analyst, consultant, engineer, sustainability specialist, business development lead and project manager; PhD study or further research is another route.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a good undergraduate honours degree, 2:2 or above (or equivalent from an internationally recognised university), in a subject that demonstrates numeracy or quantitative reasoning, such as agriculture, economics, engineering, environmental/geo and physical sciences, statistics, computer science or quantitative social sciences. Some experience of coding or programming is expected; suitable applicants without it are asked to take a free online Python FutureLearn course if offered a place. Prior knowledge of meteorology is not necessary. 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; 24 months part-time

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