Meteorology and Climate
UCAS Code: F790
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
including B in Mathematics
Access to HE Diploma
including at least 15 level 3 credits in Mathematics
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Principal subjects must include Mathematics at grade M2.
Extended Project
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer. Eligible applicants would receive two offers, our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Higher Level Mathematics at grade 5
Scottish Higher
Mathematics at grade B
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About this course
Develop a broad overview of meteorology and climate, from small-scale local weather through to atmosphere science and oceanography.
Explore all aspects of meteorology and climate, including atmospheric science and oceanography, whilst learning from world-leading researchers. Meteorology and Climate at the University of Reading is accredited by the Royal Meteorological Society. Take advantage of the Department's close links to industry and a range of opportunities to enhance your employability. The University is ranked 2nd in the world for research in Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences (World University Rankings by Subject, 2017).
Our small, specialist department offers an enviable 1:2 staff to student ratio. Many of our teaching staff are world leaders in their fields and a number are Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) authors and Fellows of the Royal Society.
Teaching is divided between lectures and practical work, with the ratio depending on options selected. You will have the opportunity to carry out a range of experiments using our extensive fluid dynamics and instrument labs, and atmospheric observatory. Complete an independent research project on a topic of your choice, focusing on such topics as the currents of hurricanes and typhoons or the effect of climate change on crops.
In the final year, you will have the option of attending a summer field study trip to the Isle of Arran.
This course is approved by the Royal Meteorological Society as appropriate academic training for meteorologists seeking the qualifications of Chartered Meteorologist (CMet) or Registered Meteorologist (RMet).
The Department benefits from a specialist placement officer and strong links with industry, and many students carry out work experience during the summer vacation. Popular destinations include the Met Office, WeatherNet, Meteogroup and EDF Trading.
**Careers**
A degree in Meteorology and Climate will provide you with a range of transferable skills, including teamwork, presenting, computing, data set analysis, numeracy, scientific writing and the ability to work to deadlines. We achieved a student satisfaction score of 100% for the quality of our courses in the latest National Student Survey, 2017.
Work as a forecaster or research scientist at a national organisation, such as the UK Met Office, or a commercial company. Financial businesses are also increasingly employing weather forecasters to advise traders of the possible outcomes of the weather on prices of commodities, and a number of our graduates now work in this area.
You may choose to become a broadcast meteorologist and appear regularly on TV/radio, or move into a career within environmental and physical sciences or mathematics, such as flood modelling or pollution prediction. Your transferable skills will allow you to move into other sectors such as teaching, banking and accountancy.
You will also be well-placed to pursue further study and develop more specialist skills.
Modules
Sample modules may include:
* Introduction to meteorology
* Weather and climate fundamentals
* Atmosphere and ocean dynamics
* Weather forecasting: practice and presentation
* Boundary layer meteorology
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