Program Overview

MSc Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate

The MSc Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate is a postgraduate program offered by the University of Reading, designed to provide students with a deep quantitative understanding of the climate system. The program is ranked 10th in the world for Atmospheric Science and is approved by the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS).

Overview

The program focuses on the physical processes that produce weather, the physical and dynamical building blocks of the climate, and the numerical and computational methods used to construct state-of-the-art models of the climate system. Students will develop scientific and analytical skills, preparing them for careers in meteorology-related science and research.

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.
• IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5.
• Prepare for the master's course by familiarizing yourself with recommended topics.

Structure

The program consists of compulsory and optional modules, including:

Compulsory Modules

• Fundamentals of Weather and Climate
• Fundamentals of Modelling and Data Analysis
• Fluid Dynamics of the Atmosphere and Oceans
• Dissertation: Research Project
• Weather and Climate Discussion

Optional Modules

• Dynamics of Weather and Climate
• Tropical and Extratropical Weather Systems Analysis
• Remote Sensing
• Climate Change: Past, Present and Future
• Fundamentals of Ocean Circulation and Climate
• Air Pollution: Chemistry, Transport and Dispersion
• Numerical Modelling for Weather and Climate Science

Fees

• New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £13,100
• New international students: £31,650

Careers

Graduates of the MSc Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate program have gone on to pursue research and development careers in industry, with some publishing their master's research projects in mainstream scientific journals. Others have worked for employers such as the British Antarctic Survey, Met Office, and meteorology centers across the globe. Career paths include environmental measurement, risk management, policy development, water resource management, environmental consultancy, energy supply, flood modeling, pollution prediction, weather forecasting, space weather forecasting, insurance, finance, and broadcast media.