Meteorology Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
The University of Edinburgh 93% 5% 0% £9250 £30400 197 Edinburgh On campus Full-time
The University of Edinburgh 93% 5% 0% £9250 £30400 197 Edinburgh On campus Full-time
University of Reading 77% 3% 6% £9250 £23700 145 Reading On campus Full-time
University of Reading 86% 0% 0% £9250 £23700 168 Reading On campus Full-time
University of Reading 86% 0% 0% £9250 £23700 168 Reading On campus Full-time
University of Reading 86% 0% 0% £9250 £23700 168 Reading On campus Full-time
The University of Edinburgh 73% 2% 1% £9250 £30400 198 Edinburgh On campus Full-time
University of Reading 77% 3% 6% £9250 £23700 145 Reading On campus Full-time
University of Reading 77% 3% 6% £9250 £23700 145 Reading On campus Full-time
University of Reading 77% 3% 6% £9250 £23700 145 Reading On campus Full-time
University of Reading 77% 3% 6% £10550 £22850 145 Reading On campus Full-time
University of Reading 77% 3% 6% £9500 £20600 145 Reading On campus Part-time
University of Birmingham 77% 3% 6% - - 145 Birmingham On campus Full-time
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Student Reviews

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2022
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students

Salary of all UK Graduates of Meteorology

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23000 £24496 £28785
25-75 percentile range £19969 - £26572 £19181 - £30313 £22339 - £36076
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Meteorology courses in the UK

Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22767 £25060 £29728
25-75 percentile range £19569 - £25841 £20394 - £30361 £23830 - £36891
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Meteorology

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Current jobs

Among graduates of Meteorology who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Typical employers for graduates of Meteorology

  • Met Offices
  • Meteorological Institutes
  • Government Departments
  • Universities

Specialisations within Meteorology

  • Atmospheric Research
  • Weather Forecasting
  • Meteorological Technology Development

Jobs of graduates of Meteorology (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Meteorology at Imperial College of Science

45% Natural and social science professionals
15% Finance Professionals
10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Engineering professionals
5% Business and public service associate professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Grading & Study Time

Assessment Methods

Study Time Distribution



Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Meteorology

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
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FAQ

The median salary of graduates of Meteorology was £23000 15 months after graduation, £24496 3 years after graduation and £28785 5 years after graduation.

  • The following degrees are offered for Meteorology studies:
  • Master of Earth Physics - MEarthPhys
  • Master of Mathematics - MMath
  • Master of Meteorology - MMet
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
  • Master of Science - MSc

Geophysics and Meteorology - MEarthPhys at The University of Edinburgh received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 93 out of 100 among 35 respondents.