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University of Reading: Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate
| Institution | University of Reading |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Mathematical, Physical and Computational Sciences |
| Web | https://www.reading.ac.uk |
| pgadmissions@reading.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0118 378 5289 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
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
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| 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 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 |
| Location | University of Reading Whiteknights House PO Box 217 Reading RG6 6UR |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 13100 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 31650 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 13100 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 13100 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 13100 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 13100 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 13100 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 31650 GBP for Whole 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
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| 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 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 |
| Location | University of Reading Whiteknights House PO Box 217 Reading RG6 6UR |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 13100 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 31650 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 13100 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 13100 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 13100 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 13100 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 13100 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 31650 GBP for Whole 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
-
the numerical and computational methods used to construct state-of-the-art models of the climate system.
Whether you want to mitigate the impact of hazardous weather events, understand how our changing climate may affect the jet stream, or focus your efforts elsewhere within meteorology and climate science, we will help you develop the scientific and analytical skills you need.
Choosing MSc Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate means you will join our world-class Department of Meteorology – the University of Reading is ranked 5th in the world for Atmospheric Science (ShanghaiRanking 2023 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects).
This course is approved by the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) and is your first step towards becoming professionally accredited as either a Registered Meteorologist (RMet) or Chartered Meteorologist (CMet).
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
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| 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 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 |
| Location | University of Reading Whiteknights House PO Box 217 Reading RG6 6UR |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 12800 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 30950 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 12800 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 12800 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 12800 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 12800 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 12800 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 30950 GBP for Whole 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
-
the numerical and computational methods used to construct state-of-the-art models of the climate system.
Whether you want to mitigate the impact of hazardous weather events, understand how our changing climate may affect the jet stream, or focus your efforts elsewhere within meteorology and climate science, we will help you develop the scientific and analytical skills you need.
Choosing MSc Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate means you will join our world-class Department of Meteorology – the University of Reading is ranked 5th in the world for Atmospheric Science (ShanghaiRanking 2023 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects).
This course is approved by the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) and is your first step towards becoming professionally accredited as either a Registered Meteorologist (RMet) or Chartered Meteorologist (CMet).
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
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| 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 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 |
| Location | University of Reading Whiteknights House PO Box 217 Reading RG6 6UR |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 12800 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 30950 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 12800 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 12800 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 12800 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 12800 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 12800 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 30950 GBP for Whole course |
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