BSc Meteorology and Climate
About this course
BSc Meteorology and Climate is an undergraduate meteorology degree focusing on atmospheric science, weather systems, and the dynamics of climate change. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Communication & Writing. This degree is approved by the Royal Meteorological Society and offers an optional professional placement year between the second and final year. The first year covers core foundations through Introduction to Meteorology, Physics of the Natural World, Weather and Climate Fundamentals, Skills for Environmental Science, Calculus, and Linear Algebra. The second year advances into specialised topics with Climate Change, Numerical and Statistical Methods for Weather and Climate Science, Atmosphere and Ocean Dynamics, Atmospheric Physics, and Mathematical Methods for Weather and Climate, alongside optional modules such as Weather Forecasting and Air Pollution: Chemistry, Transport and Dispersion. The final year centres on an independent Undergraduate Research Project, supported by a wide range of optional modules covering Atmospheric Electricity and Space Weather, Dynamics of Weather Systems, Remote Sensing Methods and Applications, Surface and Boundary Layer Meteorology, Global Climate Dynamics, Fundamentals of Ocean Circulation and Climate, Numerical Modelling For Weather and Climate Science, Data Science and Climate Services, and Atmospheric Science Field Trip.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB, including grade B in A level Mathematics IB: 32 points overall, including 5 in Mathematics at higher level
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 15%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 185 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 23%
- South East: 36%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 6%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Meteorologist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Meteorology
- Physics of the Natural World
- Weather and Climate Fundamentals
- Skills for Environmental Science
- Calculus
- Linear Algebra
- Climate Change
- Numerical and Statistical Methods for Weather and Climate Science
- Atmosphere and Ocean Dynamics
- Atmospheric Physics
- Mathematical Methods for Weather and Climate
- Weather Forecasting
- Air Pollution: Chemistry, Transport and Dispersion
- Undergraduate Research Project
- Atmospheric Electricity and Space Weather
- Dynamics of Weather Systems
- Remote Sensing Methods and Applications
- Surface and Boundary Layer Meteorology
- Global Climate Dynamics
- Fundamentals of Ocean Circulation and Climate
- Numerical Modelling For Weather and Climate Science
- Data Science and Climate Services
- Atmospheric Science Field Trip
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Meteorology and Climate at University of Reading earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £40,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Earth sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Meteorology and Climate at University of Reading do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Meteorology and Climate at University of Reading?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Meteorology and Climate at University of Reading?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 165 UCAS points.
Is BSc Meteorology and Climate at University of Reading accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Meteorologist.
Does BSc Meteorology and Climate at University of Reading include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Meteorology and Climate at University of Reading?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.