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MSc Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate

  • Year of entry
    2023/24 See 2024/25 entry
  • Course duration
    Full Time:  12 months Part Time: 24 months
  • Year of entry
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  • Course duration
    Full Time:  12 months Part Time: 24 months

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 even look further afield and forecast space weather – 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 4th in the world for Atmospheric Science (ShanghaiRanking 2022 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).

As you develop your skills in computing, analytics and numerical models, your learning will be supported by: 

  • our on-campus instrumentation lab and atmospheric observatory. In addition to field trip opportunities, access to these facilities allows you to improve your practical skills. 
  • weather and climate discussions. These weekly sessions give you an insight into current UK and global weather and climate events and incorporate our real-time meteorological data. 
  • small class sizes. Our enviable staff-to-student ratio means you will receive individual support from academics. You will also be fully supported as you work on your final master’s project – our academics typically oversee no more than one student dissertation each year.

You will be taught by academics who are leaders in their fields. They will draw on their research experience to give you unique scientific perspectives into environmental issues that affect our world. Our Department is home to five Fellows of the Royal Society, as well as climate experts who contribute to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

Conduct or collaborate on a research project

Your master’s dissertation is an opportunity to further our knowledge of meteorological science and research.

This allows you to: 

  • work with a leading scientist from our world-class Department of Meteorology, who will supervise you on your master’s project 
  • contribute to our understanding of issues such as climate change and hazardous weather 
  • complete a potentially publishable piece of research.

You may also have the opportunity to work on a research project in collaboration with one of our industry partners.

We are proud of our long-established relationships with more than 30 organisations in the meteorological, climate and related sectors. These include: 

  • UK Met Office 
  • Environment Agency 
  • NASA 
  • European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts 
  • World Meteorological Organisation 
  • European Space Agency

Participate in field work

As part of your studies, you will have the opportunity to participate in field work that focuses on observing and predicting typical weather systems in the mid-latitudes.

Over the course of a weekend, you will understand how and why the weather varies in a particular region by building a coherent picture of its evolution. You will do this by: 

  • plotting and analysing special radiosonde ascents 
  • collecting data from an instrumented mast 
  • collecting data from instrumented walks 
  • monitoring official analysis and forecast products.

Build on your scientific knowledge

This master’s course is designed for graduates with a background in physics, mathematics, chemistry, computer science, or closely related subjects.

It is particularly suitable for those interested in pursuing further higher education opportunities or research and development careers in industry.

Flexible study options for MSc Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate students

You can attend this course on a full-time basis over one year, or part-time over two years. 

Overview

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 even look further afield and forecast space weather – 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 4th in the world for Atmospheric Science (ShanghaiRanking 2022 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).

As you develop your skills in computing, analytics and numerical models, your learning will be supported by: 

  • our on-campus instrumentation lab and atmospheric observatory. In addition to field trip opportunities, access to these facilities allows you to improve your practical skills. 
  • weather and climate discussions. These weekly sessions give you an insight into current UK and global weather and climate events and incorporate our real-time meteorological data. 
  • small class sizes. Our enviable staff-to-student ratio means you will receive individual support from academics. You will also be fully supported as you work on your final master’s project – our academics typically oversee no more than one student dissertation each year.

You will be taught by academics who are leaders in their fields. They will draw on their research experience to give you unique scientific perspectives into environmental issues that affect our world. Our Department is home to five Fellows of the Royal Society, as well as climate experts who contribute to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

Conduct or collaborate on a research project

Your master’s dissertation is an opportunity to further our knowledge of meteorological science and research.

This allows you to: 

  • work with a leading scientist from our world-class Department of Meteorology, who will supervise you on your master’s project 
  • contribute to our understanding of issues such as climate change and hazardous weather 
  • complete a potentially publishable piece of research.

You may also have the opportunity to work on a research project in collaboration with one of our industry partners.

We are proud of our long-established relationships with more than 30 organisations in the meteorological, climate and related sectors. These include: 

  • UK Met Office 
  • Environment Agency 
  • NASA 
  • European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts 
  • World Meteorological Organisation 
  • European Space Agency

Participate in field work

As part of your studies, you will have the opportunity to participate in field work that focuses on observing and predicting typical weather systems in the mid-latitudes.

Over the course of a weekend, you will understand how and why the weather varies in a particular region by building a coherent picture of its evolution. You will do this by: 

  • plotting and analysing special radiosonde ascents 
  • collecting data from an instrumented mast 
  • collecting data from instrumented walks 
  • monitoring official analysis and forecast products.

Build on your scientific knowledge

This master’s course is designed for graduates with a background in physics, mathematics, chemistry, computer science, or closely related subjects.

It is particularly suitable for those interested in pursuing further higher education opportunities or research and development careers in industry.

Flexible study options for MSc Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate students

You can attend this course on a full-time basis over one year, or part-time over two years. 

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. Your degree should comprise a significant level of maths and/or physics content. Prior knowledge of meteorology is not necessary for this programme.

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

Pre-sessional English language programme

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

Structure

  • Compulsory modules

Compulsory modules include:

X

Module details


Title:

Introduction to weather systems

Code:

MTMG01

Convenor:

DR Tom Frame

Summary:

In this module students will be introduced to the fundamentals of weather systems; clouds, fronts and air masses. They will learn about observing systems and the basics of synoptic dynamics.

Assessment Method:

Set exercise 100%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Atmospheric Physics

Code:

MTMG02

Convenor:

PROF Maarten Ambaum

Summary:

In this module we will cover thermal physics as applicable to the atmosphere. We will cover phase transitions, cloud formation, radiation, vertical stability, and related topics in atmospheric science.

Assessment Method:

Set exercise 20%, Class test 80%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Weather and Climate Discussion

Code:

MTMG04

Convenor:

PROF Suzanne Gray

Summary:

A seminar based module looking at weather and climate issues of both local and global importance.

Assessment Method:

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Professional Skills

Code:

MTMG05

Convenor:

DR Hilary Weller

Summary:

This module comprise writing skills, a team literature review, a Met Office taught forecasting course and employment related presentations and visits.

Assessment Method:

Assignment 50%, Oral 50%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Experiencing the weather field course

Code:

MTMG34

Convenor:

DR Peter Inness

Summary:

This field course focuses on weather variation.

Assessment Method:

Assignment 40%, Oral 40%, Class test 20%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Dissertation project

Code:

MTMG99

Convenor:

DR David Brayshaw

Summary:

The aim of the dissertation is to enable the student to acquire the skills needed for scientific research in assembling a body of information and arriving at a critical appraisal of it and, if appropriate, carrying out original research and/or data analysis. A secondary aim is to help the student develop his/her own specific interests in their general field of study and it may also  be a preparation for research or other work in a particular field.

Assessment Method:

Dissertation 100%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Fluid Dynamics of the Atmosphere and Oceans

Code:

MTMW11

Convenor:

PROF Danny Feltham

Summary:

The atmosphere and oceans support motions on a vast range of scales - from planetary to molecular. Although the fundamental equations of fluid dynamics have been known since the 1850s, solutions are still only known for very idealised situations. Fluids support diverse phenomena such as vortices and wave motions. These typically make fluid flow vary with time, and result in chaotic behaviour that limits predictability . This module starts from first principles to build up the equations of fluid dynamics for situations with increasing complexity including the effects of friction, density stratification and the Earth's rotation. Approximations are then introduced which help us to understand important fluid phenomena that emerge.

Assessment Method:

Report 30%, Class test 70%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Introduction to Numerical Modelling

Code:

MTMW12

Convenor:

DR Hilary Weller

Summary:

We will derive and analyse a number of numerical methods for solving the type of equations used in atmosphere and ocean modelling. Students will implement some of these methods using the Python programming language, analyse the results and write reports.

Assessment Method:

Assignment 60%, Class test 40%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Numerical Modelling of Atmospheres and Oceans

Code:

MTMW14

Convenor:

PROF Pier Luigi Vidale

Summary:

Numerical models are central to predicting the evolution of fluid flows, including weather forecasting and climate simulation. Atmosphere and ocean science has advanced rapidly by using models; they represent the essence of what we know about fluid behaviour and enable us to obtain approximate solutions for complex, nonlinear problems where analytic solutions are unknown. This module considers the formulation of model equations, schemes to solve them numerically and ways in which model performance can be evaluated using knowledge of fluid properties and phenomena. You will also implement idealised models yourself to solve problems using computer programming.

Assessment Method:

Report 70%, Class test 30%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

Code Module Convenor
MTMG01 Introduction to weather systems DR Tom Frame
MTMG02 Atmospheric Physics PROF Maarten Ambaum
MTMG04 Weather and Climate Discussion PROF Suzanne Gray
MTMG05 Professional Skills DR Hilary Weller
MTMG34 Experiencing the weather field course DR Peter Inness
MTMG99 Dissertation project DR David Brayshaw
MTMW11 Fluid Dynamics of the Atmosphere and Oceans PROF Danny Feltham
MTMW12 Introduction to Numerical Modelling DR Hilary Weller
MTMW14 Numerical Modelling of Atmospheres and Oceans PROF Pier Luigi Vidale

Optional modules include:

X

Module details


Title:

Climate Change

Code:

MTMG16

Convenor:

PROF Joy Singarayer

Summary:

This module aims to develop a conceptual, but also quantitative, understanding of climate variability and change.

Assessment Method:

Report 20%, Class test 80%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Tropical weather systems

Code:

MTMG19

Convenor:

DR Chris Holloway

Summary:

An introduction to the weather systems and circulation patterns in the tropical atmosphere.

Assessment Method:

Assignment 20%, Class test 80%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Oceanography

Code:

MTMG21

Convenor:

DR Remi Tailleux

Summary:

After discussing the observational difficulties involved in studying the oceans, this module shows how observed large scale Features can be rationalised in terms of simple dynamical theories.

Assessment Method:

Class test 100%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Remote Sensing

Code:

MTMG38

Convenor:

PROF Emily Black

Summary:

This module describes how to obtain quantitative information about the contents and state of the atmosphere using electromagnetic waves. We will consider a variety of techniques based on absorption, scattering and emission processes. We will also cover various remote sensing instruments, including radiometers, sun-photometers, radars, and lidars.

Assessment Method:

Set exercise 10%, Report 30%, Class test 60%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Climate Services and Climate Impact Modelling

Code:

MTMG50

Convenor:

DR David Brayshaw

Summary:

This module seeks to provide students with the scientific awareness, practical techniques and communication skills required for the provision of climate services and climate impact modelling.  Contact time will be divided between a series of taught lectures covering key scientific and technical material; a computer-based technical development of a relevant climate service application; sector-specific case studies presented by external speakers; and preparation of a consultancy style briefing report.

Assessment Method:

Assignment 30%, Report 70%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Atmospheric Chemistry and Transport

Code:

MTMG60

Convenor:

PROF Bill Collins

Summary:

This module develops the concepts of chemical and physical processing of atmospheric pollutants and their transport in the atmosphere from local to global scales. The processes covered include air quality, photochemistry, anthropogenic and biogenic emissions, wet and dry deposition. The transport mechanisms include micro-scale, meso-scale, synoptic-scale and global-scale processes.

Assessment Method:

Assignment 30%, Class test 70%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Extra-tropical Weather Systems

Code:

MTMW15

Convenor:

PROF John Methven

Summary:

Dynamical knowledge of the development of synoptic-scale weather systems in the extra-tropical latitudes will be developed in this module.

Assessment Method:

Oral 25%, Class test 75%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Global Circulation of the Atmosphere & Ocean

Code:

MTMW20

Convenor:

PROF Andrew Charlton-Perez

Summary:

This module provides an overview of the main observed large scale Features of the atmospheric and oceanic circulations, and of the simple dynamical theories rationalising them.

Assessment Method:

Portfolio 100%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

Code Module Convenor
MTMG16 Climate Change PROF Joy Singarayer
MTMG19 Tropical weather systems DR Chris Holloway
MTMG21 Oceanography DR Remi Tailleux
MTMG38 Remote Sensing PROF Emily Black
MTMG50 Climate Services and Climate Impact Modelling DR David Brayshaw
MTMG60 Atmospheric Chemistry and Transport PROF Bill Collins
MTMW15 Extra-tropical Weather Systems PROF John Methven
MTMW20 Global Circulation of the Atmosphere & Ocean PROF Andrew Charlton-Perez

These are the modules that we currently offer. They may change for your year of study as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

Fees

New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £12,100

New international students: £25,800

Tuition fee information

The fees listed are for full-time study, unless otherwise stated. Fee information will be confirmed in offer letters sent out to successful applicants. You can find further information, including information for part-time study, through our dedicated fees and funding page.

EU student fees

With effect from 1 August 2021, new EU students will pay international tuition fees. For exceptions, please read the UK government's guidance for EU students.

Additional costs

Some courses will require additional payments for field trips and extra resources. You will also need to budget for your accommodation and living costs. See our information on living costs for more details.

Financial support for your studies

You may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary to help pay for your study. Students from the UK may also be eligible for a student loan to help cover these costs. See our fees and funding information for more information on what's available.

Careers

Careers for MSc Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate graduates

Many of our graduates go on to study a PhD with us. Others pursue research and development careers in industry.

A master’s in atmosphere, oceans and climate provides you with the knowledge, as well as the technical and computing skills, to carry out quantitative scientific research and projects in meteorology and related areas of environmental science.

In fact, some of our students have published their master’s research projects in mainstream scientific journals even before they graduate.

In recent years, graduates of our meteorology master’s courses have been recruited by organisations that include:

  • AIR
  • Arup 
  • BBC 
  • FUGRO GEOS 
  • MeteoGroup 
  • RMS 
  • UK Met Office.

Others pursue a diverse range of careers within: 

  • environmental measurement 
  • risk management 
  • policy development 
  • water resource management 
  • environmental consultancy 
  • energy supply 
  • flood modelling 
  • pollution prediction 
  • weather forecasting 
  • space weather forecasting 
  • insurance 
  • finance 
  • broadcast media.

Overall, 100% of graduates from Meteorology are in work or further study within 15 months of graduation (Based on our analysis of HESA data © HESA 2022, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019/20; includes postgraduate [taught] and postgraduate [research] Meteorology responders)

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