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MSc Applied Meteorology and Climate with Management

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

Combine the study of meteorology and climate science with management training on our MSc Applied Meteorology and Climate with Management.

This course will provide you the scientific background for improved understanding of meteorology and climate. It will also prepare you for current – or future – managerial responsibilities, with a significant course focus on the management of people and organisations.

Whether you want to mitigate the economic impact of hazardous weather events, look further afield and forecast space weather, or focus your efforts elsewhere within meteorology’s broad spectrum, we will help you develop the scientific and managerial skills you need.

Choosing MSc Applied Meteorology and Climate with Management means your interdisciplinary learning will be split between 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) – and the triple-accredited Henley Business School.

Many of your modules will be shared with MSc Applied Meteorology, while others will complement your scientific studies with a focus on management and leadership.

As you develop your skills in forecasting, weather analysis and statistics, 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 expert 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.
  • professionally relevant academic content. Our teaching is aligned with the World Meteorological Organization Basic Instruction Package for Meteorologist (BIP-M) and Meteorological Technicians (BIP-MT). This means that what you learn will be relevant to the field and of the highest quality.

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. Additionally, our Department of Meteorology 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 with MSc Applied Meteorology and Climate with Management

This master’s course is designed for graduates with maths or physics backgrounds, or graduates who have studied subjects such as chemistry or computer science.

Many of our students already work in national weather services and wish to develop further knowledge in meteorological science and management.

Overview

Combine the study of meteorology and climate science with management training on our MSc Applied Meteorology and Climate with Management.

This course will provide you the scientific background for improved understanding of meteorology and climate. It will also prepare you for current – or future – managerial responsibilities, with a significant course focus on the management of people and organisations.

Whether you want to mitigate the economic impact of hazardous weather events, look further afield and forecast space weather, or focus your efforts elsewhere within meteorology’s broad spectrum, we will help you develop the scientific and managerial skills you need.

Choosing MSc Applied Meteorology and Climate with Management means your interdisciplinary learning will be split between 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) – and the triple-accredited Henley Business School.

Many of your modules will be shared with MSc Applied Meteorology, while others will complement your scientific studies with a focus on management and leadership.

As you develop your skills in forecasting, weather analysis and statistics, 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 expert 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.
  • professionally relevant academic content. Our teaching is aligned with the World Meteorological Organization Basic Instruction Package for Meteorologist (BIP-M) and Meteorological Technicians (BIP-MT). This means that what you learn will be relevant to the field and of the highest quality.

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. Additionally, our Department of Meteorology 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 with MSc Applied Meteorology and Climate with Management

This master’s course is designed for graduates with maths or physics backgrounds, or graduates who have studied subjects such as chemistry or computer science.

Many of our students already work in national weather services and wish to develop further knowledge in meteorological science and management.

Entry requirements

Please note that entry requirements for 2024/25 have not yet been confirmed. The entry requirements for 2023/24 were:

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. Degrees in environmental or agricultural sciences or geography may be acceptable if maths and physics have been studied to A level or equivalent. 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

  • Modules

We will be updating this page with module information over the coming weeks. You can also register your details with us to receive information about your course of interest and study and life at the University of Reading.

Fees

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

New international students: £25,800

Fees for 2024/25 have not yet been set. For your reference, fees for 2023/24 are listed on this page.

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 Applied Meteorology and Climate with Management graduates

This degree’s comprehensive joint approach means you will be well placed to pursue a scientific career in weather forecasting and meteorological research, and will prepare you for managerial roles.

A master’s in applied meteorology and climate with management 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 [1].

Read more about where our MSc Applied Meteorology and Climate with Management graduates are now

  • Godwin Ayesiga has returned to the University of Reading for his PhD, and is currently researching large-scale circulation and synoptic scale convection in equatorial Africa.

[1] 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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The link between Reading, meteorology and the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) is exceptional. There is no same course available that is particularly tailored to meteorologists working in the weather services.

Marieta Curativo
MSc Applied Meteorology and Climate with Management

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For more information about the University of Reading’s master’s scholarships, please visit our master’s scholarships page.

You can apply for a scholarship once you hold an offer of admission for your course. If you are eligible for a scholarship, we will contact you to guide you through the process.

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