Overview

The Artificial Intelligence for Weather and Climate Change program offered by University College Dublin combines rigorous theoretical foundations with practical training in AI, machine learning, and numerical modelling. Students learn to design and implement AI systems for environmental data, forecast extremes, and assess climate impacts.

Career opportunities:

Graduates will gain highly sought-after skills at the interface of AI, meteorology, and climate science, positioning them for roles in national meteorological services, renewable energy, environmental consultancy, and climate technology sectors.

Typical roles may include data scientist, climate modeller, AI researcher, or environmental analyst. Organisations such as Met Éireann, The European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting, and climate-focused start-ups are potential key employers. Graduates will also be well prepared for PhD-level research in AI and atmospheric science, contributing to innovations in weather prediction, sustainability, and climate adaptation.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Physical Meteorology & Climatology
AI for Weather and Climate
AI & Extremes for Weather and Climate
Synoptic Meteorology
Impacts Modelling for Weather and Climate
AI, Computing and Visualisation for Weather Applications

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

UCD operates a rolling admissions policy for Graduate Taught Courses. Visa-required students are recommended to submit their applications before July 1st.

Language

English

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140

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6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Climate Studies & Meteorology Artificial Intelligence View 9 other Masters in Climate Studies & Meteorology in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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63

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140

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must hold a 2:1 honours degree (or international equivalent) in a science, mathematics, engineering, or cognate discipline, with prior study of calculus and linear algebra. Other relevant backgrounds include meteorology, environmental science, computer science, physics, or data analytics.
Applicants must meet the minimum english language requirements.

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Tuition Fees

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27720 EUR / year

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9720 EUR / year

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Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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