Overview
At the University of Reading studying Atmosphere, Oceans and Climate 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.
Key features
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).
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Atmospheric physics
- Experiencing the weather: field course
- Numerical modeling of the atmosphere and oceans
- Fluid dynamics
- Global circulation of the atmosphere and oceans
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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However, we are happy to still consider applications after these dates.
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Disciplines
Hydrology & Water Management Climate Studies & Meteorology Oceanography View 54 other Masters in Hydrology & Water Management in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.
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Other requirements
General 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.
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International
26950 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26950 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
12550 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12550 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Reading
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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