Meteorology Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Geophysics and Meteorology MEarthPhys The University of Edinburgh 93% 5% 5% £9250 £34800 193 Edinburgh On campus Full-time
Geophysics and Meteorology with Professional Placement MEarthPhys The University of Edinburgh 93% 5% 5% £9250 £34800 193 Edinburgh On campus Full-time
Meteorology and Climate with a year in Oklahoma MMet University of Reading 86% 0% 10% £9250 £27650 151 Reading On campus Full-time
Meteorology and Climate BSc (Hons) University of Reading 86% 0% 10% £9250 £27650 141 Reading On campus Full-time
Meteorology and Climate with International Foundation Year BSc (Hons) University of Reading 86% 0% 10% £9250 £27650 156 Reading On campus Full-time
Geophysics and Meteorology BSc (Hons) The University of Edinburgh 93% 5% 5% £9250 £34800 193 Edinburgh On campus Full-time
Physics with Meteorology BSc (Hons) The University of Edinburgh 73% 5% 2% £9250 £34800 199 Edinburgh On campus Full-time
Physics with Meteorology MPhys The University of Edinburgh 73% 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 £24496 £28785
25-75 percentile range £21491 - £29019 £19181 - £30313 £22339 - £36076
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
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Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25361 £25067 £29707
25-75 percentile range £21965 - £28627 £20396 - £30329 £23965 - £36800
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

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 Oct 10, 2023

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.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

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% Administrative occupations
10%
10% Teaching Professionals
10% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
10% Sales occupations
5% Elementary occupations
5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Information Technology Professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

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Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Meteorology

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
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, £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 Meteorology - MMet
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
  • Master of Physics - MPhys
  • Master of Science - MSc