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Join a vibrant international community in the UK's only dedicated meteorology department.
We are renowned for the quality of our research and teaching in weather, climate, atmospheric and space physics, oceanography, hydrology, renewable energy, and Earth observation.
You'll learn from leading experts in the field, develop a strong set of practical skills, and benefit from our close links with industry.
The Department of Meteorology is a dynamic environment, where you can learn from and work with internationally-recognised research and teaching staff, including five Fellows of the Royal Society and climate experts who contribute to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
Our excellent staff-to-student ratio enables us to take a personalised approach to your educational development. You'll be part of a supportive and collaborative community of students, staff and alumni, where you will have regular opportunities to engage with cutting-edge research.
Our MSc Applied Meteorology and Climate, MSc Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate and MSc Applied Meteorology and Climate with Management courses are approved by the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) as fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Meteorologist (CMet).
Graduating from one of our RMetS-accredited courses is the first step towards becoming professionally accredited as either a Registered Meteorologist (RMet) or Chartered Meteorologist (CMet).
The Department of Meteorology has excellent relationships with governmental and commercial organisations within the meteorological, climate and related sectors.
Some of our master's modules are delivered in collaboration with industry, enabling you to learn from professionals in the field and explore sectors or organisations you would like to go into after you graduate. For your dissertation, you may be able to produce a research project in collaboration with one of our many industrial partners.
Examples include:
"The links between the Department of Meteorology and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) are exceptional: there are no similar courses available anywhere else that are particularly tailored to meteorologists working within national weather services."
Marieta Curativo, MSc Applied Meteorology and Climate with Management – now at MetMalaysia
A master's degree in meteorology from the University of Reading will prepare you for your chosen career, or for doctoral study. Studying in our world-leading Department will greatly enhance your career potential and help you stand out in the job market.
"The MSc in Applied Meteorology was a clear winner above the other options I considered. I came to Reading wanting a challenge; it's no exaggeration to say that doing so has completely changed my career direction."
Emma Hopkin, MSc Applied Meteorology
Our graduates have been recruited by the Met Office, MeteoGroup, Fugro GEOS, Arup, AIR and RMS. Others have pursued associated careers in environmental measurement, risk management and policy development.
Opportunities outside of the meteorological world include careers in insurance, finance, utilities, transport, space, education, agriculture and health sectors.
Overall, 90% of graduates from Meteorology are in work or further study within 15 months of graduation (based on our analysis of HESA data © HESA 2023, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020/21; includes postgraduate (taught) and postgraduate (research) Meteorology responders).
Read the Royal Meteorological Society's careers brochure (PDF)
