Entry requirements

A good Honours degree, preferably upper second-class or above in a relevant discipline such as Geography, Environmental Science, Mathematics and the physical or biological sciences. In special cases, applications may be considered from those holding non-graduate qualifications that are deemed by the University to be a satisfactory alternative to an Honours degree in the subject areas mentioned above

Months of entry

September

Course content

The programme was initiated in 1963 and developed in response to industry and research institution requirements for applied meteorologists and climatologists. This demand continues, partially due to the growing attention of the society to climate change, its mitigation and adaptation to it.

The programme aims to:

Provide training in theoretical and applied aspects of atmospheric physics and dynamics, quantitative modelling techniques, weather forecasting, climate prediction and observation of atmospheric processes
Equip you with the skills of quantitative and statistical analysis with regards to atmospheric data processing and management
Enable you to apply theoretical concepts and analytical techniques to the resolution of environmental and socio-economic problems that have an atmospheric origin
Develop your independent research ability
Convert participants with non-environmental backgrounds to applied meteorologists and climatologists
Develop your communication skills using traditional and IT-based media

The course is modular in nature, comprising 180 credits: 120 from MSc-dedicated taught modules and 60 from a dissertation. In line with University Regulations it is intended that 60 credits be the equivalent of a Certificate, 120 credits a Diploma and 180 credits the MSc. All taught courses are compulsory for non-maths and physics graduates.

The course structure is as follows:

Stage 1: PGCert (a total of 60 credits out of the 80 credit modules)

Theoretical Meteorology: Atmospheric Composition and Physics
Weather Forecasting and Climate Modelling
Atmospheric Data Processing and Statistics
Physical Climatology and Climate Change
Meteorological Applications and Services

Stage 2: PGDip (a total of 120 credits)

Theoretical Meteoroloy: Atmospheric Dynamics
Mathematics
Weather, Climate and Society
Applied Micrometeorology

Choose one from the following three:

Atmospheric Observation
Air Pollution Chemistry
Causes and Effects of Air Pollutants
Carbon Cycle and Carbon Management

Stage 3: MSc (a total of 180 credits)

Research Proposal for Dissertation
Dissertation

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If you can’t make it to one of our on-campus open days, our virtual open days run regularly throughout the year. For more information, please visit: www.pg.bham.ac.uk

Information for international students

International students may be required to satisfactorily complete a preliminary course of not more than 12 months before starting the MSc and must provide documentary evidence of numeracy and competence in English.

Fees and funding

Please visit: www.birmingham.ac.uk/pgfunding

Qualification and course duration

MSc

part time

24 months

full time

12 months

Course contact details

Name: Postgraduate enquiry service
Email: postgraduate@contacts.bham.ac.uk

Phone: 0121 414 5005

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