Course summary
Gain a deep quantitative understanding of the climate system with our MSc Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate. This course will prepare you for a career in meteorology-related science and research, with a focus on a quantitative description of the physical processes that produce weather, the physical and dynamical building blocks of our climate and the numerical and computational methods used to construct state-of-the-art models of the climate system. For more information, please visit our programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/meteorology-and-climate-pg/msc-atmosphere-oceans-and-climate
Modules
Sample modules may include:
- Fundamentals of Weather and Climate
- Fundamentals of Modelling and Data Analysis
- Fluid Dynamics of the Atmosphere and Oceans
- Research Project
- Weather and Climate Discussion
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Meteorological Society, Royal
Entry requirements
Entry requirements: Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (2:2 or above) in a mathematical/physical science or a closely related subject. Your degree should comprise a significant level of maths and/or physics content. Prior knowledge of meteorology is not necessary. IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £12550 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £12550 | Whole course |
| EU | £26950 | Whole course |
| England | £12550 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £12550 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £12550 | Whole course |
| Wales | £12550 | Whole course |
| International | £26950 | Whole course |
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