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Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate at University of Reading - UCAS

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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Course summary

Gain a deep quantitative understanding of the climate system with our MSc Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate. Choose MSc Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate at the University of Reading

  • We are ranked 5th in the world for Atmospheric Science. (Reading is 1st out of the UK universities ranked in the ShanghaiRanking 2024 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects).
  • The University was named Sustainable University of the Year in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.
This course, offered by our world-class Department of Meteorology, 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
  • 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
These are the modules that we currently offer for 2025/26 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. 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.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Meteorological Society, Royal

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. Your degree should comprise a significant level of maths and/or physics content. Prior knowledge of meteorology is not necessary. 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 £13100 Whole course
EU £31650 Whole course
England £13100 Whole course
Northern Ireland £13100 Whole course
Scotland £13100 Whole course
Wales £13100 Whole course
Channel Islands £13100 Whole course
International £31650 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 .

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Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate at University of Reading - UCAS