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/2023/meteorology-and-climate-pg/msc-atmosphere-oceans-and-climate
Modules
Sample modules may include: *Climate Change *Tropical Weather Systems *Oceanography *Remote Sensing *Extra-tropical Weather Systems 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 (or equivalent). Entry requirements: Normally a good honours degree (2.2 or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK, in a mathematical/physical science or a closely related subject. Please note, prior knowledge of meteorology is not necessary for this programme.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Channel Islands | £9500 | Whole course |
Republic of Ireland | £9500 | Whole course |
EU | £20600 | Whole course |
England | £9500 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £9500 | Whole course |
Scotland | £9500 | Whole course |
Wales | £9500 | Whole course |
International | £20600 | 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
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights House
PO Box 217
Reading
RG6 6AH