Program Overview

Combine the study of meteorology and climate science with management training on our MSc Applied Meteorology and Climate with Management.

This course will provide you the scientific background for improved understanding of meteorology and climate. It will also prepare you for current – or future – managerial responsibilities, with a significant course focus on the management of people and organisations.

Whether you want to mitigate the economic impact of hazardous weather events, look further afield and forecast space weather, or focus your efforts elsewhere within meteorology’s broad spectrum, we will help you develop the scientific and managerial skills you need.

Choosing MSc Applied Meteorology and Climate with Management means your interdisciplinary learning will be split between our world-class Department of Meteorology – the University of Reading is ranked 2nd in the world for research in Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences (latest Center for World University Rankings by Subject, 2017) – and the triple-accredited Henley Business School.

Many of your modules will be shared with MSc Applied Meteorology, while others will complement your scientific studies with a focus on management and leadership.

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 expert 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 Meteorologist (BIP-M) and Meteorological Technicians (BIP-MT). This means that what you learn will be relevant to the field and of the highest quality.