Overview

At the University of Reading , this unique, master’s-level Climate Change and Artificial Intelligence (AI) course will prepare you for a career where you can make a difference. It’s designed to address the growing demand for individuals with understanding of both our changing climate and artificial intelligence, together with the business acumen to deploy that understanding effectively.

Key features

• This complementary combination of disciplines – drawing expertise from the Department of Meteorology, Department of Computer Science, the Walker Institute and the triple-accredited Henley Business School – offers the first, and currently only, postgraduate course of its kind in the UK. 
• A rapidly growing subject, artificial intelligence is transforming how we collect and use data. It has the potential to help solve and understand complex global challenges, including the climate crisis.
• MSc Climate Change and Artificial Intelligence is suited to graduates from a wide range of disciplines – including science, technology, engineering and mathematical (STEM) subjects – who are looking for a postgraduate qualification that will help them stand out in the job market. It is for individuals who want to improve their understanding of climate science and AI techniques, and be prepared for current – or future – managerial responsibilities.  

Careers

Our MSc Climate Science and Artificial Intelligence degree will equip you with specialist skills and knowledge that are highly sought by employers. According to the LinkedIn Emerging Jobs Report 2020, artificial intelligence specialist is the number one emerging job in the UK.

As well as equipping you with the skills to progress into PhD-level study and further research, you will be well-placed to pursue a career within a number of different industries: 

• Education
• Transport
• Finance
• Energy
• Healthcare.