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Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate at University of Reading - UCAS

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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
Check our website for more details about the course structure.

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

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.
Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate at University of Reading - UCAS