Meteorology Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelor & Master

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Geophysics and Meteorology MEarthPhys The University of Edinburgh 66% 5% 5% £9250 £34800 193 Edinburgh On campus Full-time
Geophysics and Meteorology with Professional Placement MEarthPhys The University of Edinburgh 76% 5% 5% £9250 £34800 193 Edinburgh On campus Full-time
Meteorology and Climate with a year in Oklahoma MMet University of Reading 72% 0% 10% £9250 £27650 151 Reading On campus Full-time
Meteorology and Climate BSc (Hons) University of Reading 82% 0% 10% £9250 £27650 141 Reading On campus Full-time
Meteorology and Climate with International Foundation Year BSc (Hons) University of Reading 72% 0% 10% £9250 £27650 156 Reading On campus Full-time
Geophysics and Meteorology BSc (Hons) The University of Edinburgh 88% 5% 5% £9250 £34800 193 Edinburgh On campus Full-time
Physics with Meteorology BSc (Hons) The University of Edinburgh - 5% 2% £9250 £34800 199 Edinburgh On campus Full-time
Physics with Meteorology MPhys The University of Edinburgh 76% 5% 2% £9250 £34800 211 Edinburgh On campus Full-time
Applied Meteorology and Climate MSc University of Reading - - - £12500 £26950 - Reading On campus Full-time
Applied Meteorology and Climate with Management MSc University of Reading - - - £12550 £26950 - Reading On campus Full-time
Applied Meteorology and Climatology MSc University of Birmingham - - - - - - Birmingham On campus Full-time
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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 £24981 £25160 £29470
25-75 percentile range £21491 - £29019 £20386 - £31251 £23549 - £37770

Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25698 £25737 £30241
25-75 percentile range £22209 - £29117 £21127 - £31469 £24854 - £39092

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.

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.

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 Coventry University

15% Caring personal services
10% Teaching Professionals
10% Administrative occupations
10% Natural and social science professionals
10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
10% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Protective service occupations
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5% Media Professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Meteorology

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Meteorology, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

FAQ

Meteorology is the study of atmospheric conditions related to weather conditions and forecasting.

The median salary of graduates of Meteorology was £24981 15 months after graduation, £25160 3 years after graduation and £29470 5 years after graduation.

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