Course summary
Combine the study of meteorology and climate science with management training on our MSc Applied Meteorology and Climate with Management. This course will provide you with the scientific background for improved understanding of meteorology and climate. It will also prepare you for current – or future – managerial responsibilities, with a significant course focus on the management of people and organisations. Whether you want to mitigate the economic impact of hazardous weather events or focus your efforts elsewhere within meteorology’s broad spectrum, we will help you develop the scientific and managerial skills you need. Choosing MSc Applied Meteorology and Climate with Management means your interdisciplinary learning will be split between our world-class Department of Meteorology – the University of Reading is ranked 5th in the world for Atmospheric Science (ShanghaiRanking 2023 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects) – and the triple-accredited Henley Business School. *Accreditation * This course is approved by the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) and is your first step towards becoming professionally accredited as either a Registered Meteorologist (RMet) or Chartered Meteorologist (CMet). For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/meteorology-and-climate-pg/msc-applied-meteorology-and-climate-with-management
Modules
Sample modules may include: Fundamentals of Weather and Climate Data Analysis and Forecasting Systems for Weather and Climate Managing People and Organisations Research Project Weather and Climate Discussion These are the modules that we currently offer for 2024/25 entry. They may be subject to change as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods. Please note that the University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Check our website for more details about the course structure.
Entry requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5. 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. Prepare for your master's course For this degree you are required to have a good knowledge of physics and mathematics. Check the list of topics we recommend you to familiarise with Pre-sessional English language programme If you need to improve your English language score, you can take a pre-sessional English course prior to entry onto your degree. Find out the English language requirements for our courses and our pre-sessional English programme
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £12800 | Whole course |
| EU | £30950 | Whole course |
| England | £12800 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £12800 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £12800 | Whole course |
| Wales | £12800 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £12800 | Whole course |
| International | £30950 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights House
PO Box 217
Reading
RG6 6AH