Applied Meteorology and Climatology

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

• 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

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