A master's degree in meteorology from the University of Reading will prepare you for your chosen career, or for doctoral study. Studying in our world-leading Department will greatly enhance your career potential and help you stand out in the job market.
"The MSc in Applied Meteorology was a clear winner above the other options I considered. I came to Reading wanting a challenge; it's no exaggeration to say that doing so has completely changed my career direction."
Emma Hopkin, MSc Applied Meteorology
Overall, 96% of graduates from Meteorology are in work or further study within 15 months of graduation; of those in full-time employment, 100% are in graduate-level roles (based on our analysis of HESA data © HESA 2024, Graduate Outcomes Surveys 2021/22; includes postgraduate (taught) and postgraduate (research) Meteorology responders).
Recent graduates have progressed into a range of exciting careers with employers including: Met Office; Fugro; DTN; British Antarctic Survey; NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; Aegis London; Civil Service; national meteorological services across the world; and a wide range of scientific research institutes such as the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, the UK National Centre for Atmospheric Science, and the Oslo Centre for International Climate Research.
(HESA data © HESA 2020-2024, Graduate Outcomes Surveys 2017/18-2021/22, includes all Meteorology responders)