Applied Meteorology
MSc
University of Reading
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Deepen your understanding of weather and climate across topics such as atmospheric physics, forecasting systems and applications, hazardous weather analysis, and measurements and instrumentation. You’ll gain hands-on experience through our field course, atmospheric observatory, and professional forecaster training delivered by the Met Office. Some students have the opportunity to work on a research project with one of our 30 industrial partners.
For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/Subject-area/meteorology-and-climate-pg/msc-applied-meteorology
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 5.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees Arts and Humanities/Economic and Social Science Subjects
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees Science/Life Science Subjects
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- 7.0
- Undergraduate Degrees Arts and Humanities/Economic and Social Science Subjects
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees Science/Life Science Subjects
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Applied Meteorology, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent) Entry requirements: Normally a good honours degree (2.2 or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK, in a mathematical/physical science or a closely related subject. Degrees in environmental or agricultural sciences or geography may be acceptable if maths and physics have been studied to A level or equivalent.
Costs
Tuition Fees Applied Meteorology MSc
| Channel Islands | £9500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | £9500 | |
| EU | £20600 | |
| England UK | £9500 | |
| Northern Ireland | £9500 | |
| Scotland | £9500 | |
| Wales | £9500 | |
| International | £20600 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
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About University of Reading
The University of Reading is a publicly funded university in Reading, Berkshire, England. Reading has four major campuses; London Road and Whiteknights campus which are located in Reading itself, with Greenlands campus being found on the banks of the River Thames. The fourth campus is known as Iskandar Puteri, in Malaysia.
Student composition of University of Reading
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Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12230
- postgraduates:
- 4090
- Total:
- 16320
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