Program Overview

Tackle some of the world’s most important issues, and study at the forefront of an exciting and growing industry, with our MSc Climate Change and Artificial Intelligence (AI) degree.

At the University of Reading, this unique, master’s-level course will prepare you for a career where you can make a difference. It’s designed to address the growing demand for individuals with understanding of both our changing climate and artificial intelligence, together with the business acumen to deploy that understanding effectively.

This complementary combination of disciplines – drawing expertise from the Department of Meteorology, Department of Computer Science, the Walker Institute and the triple-accredited Henley Business School – offers the first, and currently only, postgraduate course of its kind in the UK.

Learn how AI can be applied to climate change
A rapidly growing subject, artificial intelligence is transforming how we collect and use data. It has the potential to help solve and understand complex global challenges, including the climate crisis.

MSc Climate Change and Artificial Intelligence is suited to graduates from a wide range of disciplines – including science, technology, engineering and mathematical (STEM) subjects – who are looking for a postgraduate qualification that will help them stand out in the job market. It is for individuals who want to improve their understanding of climate science and AI techniques, and be prepared for current – or future – managerial responsibilities.  

The programme will explore a variety of core modules, such as:

• The Science of Climate Change
• Applied Data Science with Python
• Managing People and Organisations
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Climate Change: Values, Ethics and Justice.  

Throughout the course, you will develop an understanding of the programming language Python, as well as key management and communication skills.

You will also expand your knowledge of climate science, AI and machine learning, engaging with these subjects through an ethical perspective and thinking critically about questions of values and justice.