Meteorology and Climate Science
Our Meteorology and Climate Science Courses
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What Our Students Say
Why study a master’s programme at the University of Reading?
Programme Director for Postgraduate Taught Programmes and a current master's student talk about the benefits of the studying meteorology at Reading.
Gain practical skills through a field trip
All our master's students go on a field trip to Dorset over a three-day weekend to take real measurements, help with launching a radiosonde and enjoy walks along the sea shore.
Read Simon’s story
Read about Simon's experiences as both an undergraduate and PhD student in the Department of Meteorology, including the publication of his research in the journal Nature.
Read Godwin’s story
Learn about the support and encouragement Godwin Ayesiga receives in our world-leading research community.
Read Nathanael’s story
Learn how Nathanael Melia's studies at Reading led to a career in research, exploring how climate change could provide economic opportunities for Arctic shipping.
Read Alpana’s story
After achieving an undergraduate and master's degree in India, Alpana joined the University of Reading to enhance her programming skills in preparation for a PhD in climate change.
Read Sanjeev’s story
Sanjeev aspires to use artificial intelligence technologies to develop sustainable and efficient solutions for environmental issues.
What else does Meteorology and Climate Science have to offer?
Preparation for our master’s courses
Prior to enrolling on three of our courses we encourage you to familiarise yourself with the topics outlined on our website.
Career opportunities
MSc Applied Meteorology and Climate, MSc Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate, and MSc Applied Meteorology and Climate with Management.
Career opportunities
MSc Climate Change and Artificial Intelligence.
Sustainable University of the Year
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 said Reading had “made an impressive headway towards its ambition of being one of the greenest universities in the world”.
The story of the Climate Stripes
Professor Ed Hawkins and Dr Ella Gilbert, Climate Scientists at the University of Reading, talk about what the famous climate stripes mean and how they are used.
Queen’s Anniversary Prize
The University of Reading received the Queen's Anniversary Prize 2021, the highest national honour for a UK institution in higher and further education, for its work on climate change.
15th Green Flag Award for Whiteknights campus
Each year, the Green Flag Award scheme recognises the UK's best public outdoor spaces, with winners judged on the overall quality of green space and the condition of the grounds.
Reading wins inaugural THE environmental leadership award
The Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Leadership award was presented to the University of Reading at the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2023.
Inspiring action on climate change through engaging science
By raising awareness using positive messages and solutions, Reading climate scientist, Prof Richard Allan, is educating and engaging others to inspire action to tackle the causes of climate change.
Partnering for the planet
Find out how we're working with others to champion environmental sustainability through world-leading research and practical action.
Turbulence research leads to safer, greener flights
Working with research and industry partners, Professor Paul Williams has co-developed an algorithm that accurately forecasts turbulence up to 18 hours ahead.
How will you learn?
We are the UK's only dedicated Meteorology department with world-leading expertise covering all aspects of weather and climate.
Come Rain or Shine: Understanding the weather (online course)
Understand and explore the physical processes behind the weather. Free online course by the University of Reading and FutureLearn.
Planet Partners: Tackling the climate crisis together (online course)
Investigate the impact of climate change, the research being done to tackle it, and what you can do to take meaningful action. Free online course by the University of Reading and FutureLearn.
Climate Intelligence: Using climate data to improve business decision-making (online course)
Build climate resilience in your business as you learn how climate intelligence helps make decisions that mitigate risks. Free online course by the University of Reading and FutureLearn.
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