Develop the skills needed to understand the fundamentals of the fluid dynamics of the atmosphere and oceans, and develop numerical models of them.

This course is ideal if you have a background in mathematics, physics or a closely related subject, and want to apply this knowledge to pressing real-world problems such as climate change and extreme weather. Optional modules cover topics such as the theoretical understanding of the general circulation of ocean and atmosphere and mid-latitude and tropical weather systems.

You will gain strong computing and analytical skills, as well as research skills such as project design, execution and communication. Our on-campus instrumentation lab and atmospheric observatory – as well as various field trip opportunities – provide you with plenty of opportunities to improve your practical skills.

You will be part of a world-class department with internationally leading research in all aspects of weather and climate science. We have an enviable staff-to-student ratio of about 1:1 at master's level, resulting in small class sizes that offer greater interaction with teaching staff. You can partake in our weekly weather and climate discussions, which incorporate our own real-time meteorological data.

You will have the opportunity to work on a research project with a leading scientist from one of over 30 industrial partners. This is a great way to gain an insight into industry and potentially contribute to our understanding of environmental issues such as climate change or weather hazards.

You will be taught by academics who are leaders in their fields, and who draw on their research experience to give you unique scientific perspectives into the environmental issues that affect our world. Our Department is home to five Fellows of the Royal Society, as well as climate experts who contribute to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

All of our master's courses are fully accredited by the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS). The academic content of our courses is aligned with the World Meteorological Organization Basic Instruction Package for Meteorologists (BIP-M) and Meteorological Technicians (BIP-MT). This means that what you are learning is professionally relevant to the field and of the highest quality. Graduating from one of our RMetS-accredited master's courses is the first step towards becoming professionally accredited as either a Registered Meteorologist (RMet) or Chartered Meteorologist (CMet).