Degree Destinations - Meteorology

Employment prospects in meteorology and related areas are very good. Our programmes offer not only an excellent grounding for careers in weather science, but are also seen as a very good scientific qualification by a wide range of employers.

At a glance

Six months after leaving (figures from the last two years of DLHE data):

• 58% of graduates are in paid work
• 29% are in higher level study
• 81% of our graduates are in graduate-level work or study

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Examples of first jobs undertaken by Meteorology graduates

• Trainee Weather Forecaster
• Weather Observer
• Research Scientist
• Lab Technician
• Trainee Teacher

Who employs Meteorology graduates? (to name a few...)

• Met Office
• European Commission (Joint Research Centre)
• Universities
• Local authorities

More detailed information

University of Reading Staff - full departmental information is available in the Staff section of this site.

Current or prospective students - please email us to request further information, stating the department you are interested in - Request Data