MSc Applied Meteorology and Climate

University of Reading

Develop expertise in atmospheric physics, forecasting, and meteorological and climate data analysis on our MSc Applied Meteorology and Climate.Choose MSc Applied Meteorology and Climate at the University of ReadingWe are ranked 10th in the world for Atmospheric Science. (Reading is 1st out of the UK universities ranked in the Shanghai Ranking 2025 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects).100% of our master's students said they are satisfied with the overall quality of their course (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2025, of 17 responders from the Department of Meteorology).The University of Reading is ranked 3rd in the UK for research power in Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences (Times Higher Education, Institutions Ranked by Subject, based on its analysis of the latest REF 2021).This course, offered by our world-class Department of Meteorology, will prepare you for a career in meteorology-related science and research, with a focus on the use and interpretation of meteorological data and forecasts. Whether you want to find new ways to study our natural world, mitigate the economic impact of hazardous weather, or focus your efforts elsewhere within meteorology and climate science, we will help you develop the practical and analytical skills you need.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 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 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 Meteorologists (BIP-M) and Meteorological Technicians (BIP-MT). This means that what you learn will be relevant to the field and of the highest quality.