University of Reading
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Courses taught
BSc Meteorology
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The course consists of a mixture of compulsory (C) and optional (O) modules. It includes a residential field course and a project. The course is assessed by a mixture of course work and formal examinations.
Part 1 modules:
| Code | Title | School | Further Information | O/C |
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| MT11C |
Introduction to Meteorology |
Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
More information |
C |
| MT11D |
Weather and Climate Fundamentals |
Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
More information |
C |
| MT12C |
Skills for Environmental Science |
Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
More information |
C |
| MA1MM1 |
Mathematical Methods I |
Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
More information |
C |
| MA1MM2 |
Mathematical Methods II |
Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
More information |
C |
| PH101 |
Physics of the Natural World |
Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
More information |
O |
| GV1D1 |
Earth Structure and Processes |
Human and Environmental Sciences |
More information |
O |
| GV1D2 |
Earth Materials |
Human and Environmental Sciences |
More information |
O |
Part 2 modules:
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| MT24A |
Atmosphere and Ocean Dynamics |
Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
More information |
C |
| MT24B |
Atmospheric Physics |
Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
More information |
C |
| MT24C |
Numerical Methods for Environmental Science |
Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
More information |
C |
| MT25F |
Atmospheric Analogues |
Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
More information |
C |
| MT26E |
Surface Energy Exchange |
Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
More information |
C |
| MA2PDM |
Partial Differential Equations for Meteorology |
Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
More information |
C |
| MT25D |
Skills for Graduates |
Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
More information |
C |
| MT24E |
Forecasting: practice and presentation |
Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
More information |
O |
| GV2M5 |
Quaternary Global Climate Change |
Human and Environmental Sciences |
More information |
O |
Modern language modules are also available as options. (See School of Literature and Languages and look for IWLP modules)
Part 3 modules:
| Code | Title | School | Further Information | O/C |
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| MT37A |
Part 3 Project |
Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
More information |
C |
| MT37B |
General Studies |
Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
More information |
C |
| MT37J |
Boundary Layer Meteorology |
Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
More information |
C |
| MT37D |
Remote Sensing Methods and Applications |
Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
More information |
O |
| MT37E |
Dynamics of Weather Systems |
Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
More information |
O |
| MT37H |
Atmospheric Science Field Course |
Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
More information |
O |
| MT38A |
The Global Circulation |
Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
More information |
O |
| MT38B |
Climate Change |
Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
More information |
O |
| MT38E |
Atmospheric Electricity |
Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
More information |
O |
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MSc Applied Meteorology
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1 year |
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The modules offered as part of the taught part of the programme are listed below.
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Module Code
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Core/Option
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Credit
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Level
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Autumn Term
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MTMG01
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Introduction to weather systems
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C
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10
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7
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MTMG02
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Atmospheric physics
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C
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10
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7
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MTMG05
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Professional skills (1) - Weather analysis/forecasting skills
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C
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7
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MTMG34
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Experiencing the weather
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C
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10
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7
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MTMA39
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Forecasting systems & Applications
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C
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10
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7
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MTMA32
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Measurements & instrumentation
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C
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10
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7
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MTMA33
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Introduction to computing
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C
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10
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7
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MTMG04
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Weather & Climate Discussion
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7
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Spring Term
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MTMA49
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Boundary layer processes & micrometeorology
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C
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10
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7
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MTMD01
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Environmental Data Exploration
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O
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10
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7
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MTMG06
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Statistics for weather & climate science
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O
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10
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7
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MTMG16
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Climate change
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O
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10
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7
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MTMG19
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Tropical Weather Systems
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O
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10
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7
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MTMG21
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Oceanography
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O
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10
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7
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MTMG25
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Hazardous Weather
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O
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10
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7
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MTMG38
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Remote sensing
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O
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10
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7
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MTMG44
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Hydrology & global environmental change
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O
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10
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7
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MTMG05
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Professional skills (2) - Team project
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C
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7
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MTMG04
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Weather & Climate Discussion
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7
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Summer Term
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MTMG05
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Professional skills (3) Forecasting course
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C
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10
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7
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MTMG04
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Weather & Climate Discussion
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C
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7
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MTMG99
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Dissertation (MSc), Essay (Diploma)
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C
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60(MSc) 30 (Dip)
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7
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approved by the Royal Meteorological Society as appropriate training for meteorologists seeking the qualification Chartered Meteorologist
MSc Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate
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1 year |
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MSc and Diploma module listing
The modules offered as part of the taught part of the programme are listed below.
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Module Code
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Module Title
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Core/Option
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Credit
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Level
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Autumn Term
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MTMG01
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Introduction to weather systems
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C
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10
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7
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MTMG02
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Atmospheric physics
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C
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10
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7
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MTMG05
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Professional skills (1) - Weather analysis/ forecasting
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C
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10
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7
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MTMG34
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Experiencing the weather
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C
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10
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7
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MTMW11
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Fluid dynamics of the atmosphere and ocean
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C
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20
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7
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MTMW12
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Introduction to numerical modelling
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C
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10
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7
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MTMG04
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Weather & Climate Discussion
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7
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7
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MTMW14
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Numerical modelling of the atmosphere and oceans
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C
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10
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7
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MTMD01
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Environmental Data Exploration
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O
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10
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7
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MTMG05
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Professional skills (2) Team Project
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C
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7
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MTMW15
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Extratropical weather systems
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O
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10
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7
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MTMG16
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Climate change
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O
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10
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7
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MTMG19
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Tropical Weather Systems
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O
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10
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7
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MTMW20
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Global circulations of the atmosphere and oceans
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O
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10
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7
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MTMG21
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Oceanography
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O
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10
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7
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MTMG38
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Remote sensing
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O
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10
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7
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MTMG04
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Weather & Climate Discussion
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7
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Summer Term
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MTMG05
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Professional skills (3) Forecasting course
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C
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10
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7
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MTMG04
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Weather & Climate Discussion
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7
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MTMG99
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Dissertation (MSc), Essay (Diploma)
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C
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60(MSc) 30 (Dip)
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7
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approved by the Royal Meteorological Society as appropriate training for meteorologists seeking the qualification Chartered Meteorologist
MSc Applied Meteorology and Climate with Management
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1 year |
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The modules offered as part of the taught part of the programme are listed below.
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Module Code
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Core/Option
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Autumn Term
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MMM048
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Managing people and organisations
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C
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20
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7
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MTMG02
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Atmospheric physics
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C
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10
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MTMG05
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Professional skills 1 - basic weather analysis/forecasting
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C
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7
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MTMA33
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Introduction to computing
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C
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10
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7
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MTMG34
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Experiencing the weather
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C
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10
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7
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MTMA39
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Forecasting systems & applications
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C
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10
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7
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MTMG04
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Weather & climate discussion
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C
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Spring Term
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MMM018
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Leadership & advanced business policy
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O
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20
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7
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MTMD01
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Environmental Data Exploration
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O
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10
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7
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MTMG05
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Professional skills 2 - team project
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C
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7
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MTMG06
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Statistics for weather & climate science
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O
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10
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7
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MTMG16
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Climate Change
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O
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10
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7
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MTMG19
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Tropical weather systems
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O
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10
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7
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MTMG25
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Hazardous weather
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O
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10
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7
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MTMG38
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Remote sensing
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O
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10
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7
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MTMG44
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Hydrology & global environmental change
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O
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10
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7
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MTMG04
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Weather & Climate Discussion
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C
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Summer Term
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MTMG05
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Professional skills 3 Met Office Forecasting course
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C
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10
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7
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MTMG04
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Weather & Climate Discussion
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C
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MTMG99
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Dissertation (MSc), Essay (Diploma)
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C
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60(MSc) 30 (Dip)
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7
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Met Office PRECIS training week
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C
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approved by the Royal Meteorological Society as appropriate training for meteorologists seeking the qualification Chartered Meteorologist
MSc Data Assimilation and Inverse Methods in Geoscience
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1 year |
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Module Code
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Module Title
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Core/Option
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Credit
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Autumn Term
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MTMI0
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Elements of numerical analysis
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Introductory (if required)
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7
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MAMA14
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Stochastic processes
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C
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10
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7
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MTMW12
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Introduction to numerical modelling
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C
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10
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7
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MAMB10
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Theory and techniques of data assimilation
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C
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10
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7
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MTMG01
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Introduction to weather systems
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O
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10
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7
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MTMG02
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Atmospheric physics
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O
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10
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7
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MAMNSO
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Numerical solution of ordinary differential equations
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O
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10
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7
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MTMW98
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Fluid dynamics of the atmosphere and oceans (DAIMG)
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O
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10
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7
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Spring Term
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MTMD01
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Environmental data expoloration
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C
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10
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7
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MTMD02
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Operational data assimilation
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C
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10
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7
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MTMD03
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Monte-Carlo techniques and particle filters
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C
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10
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7
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MTMG05
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Professional skills
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C
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10
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7
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MTMD05
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Seminar series
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C
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7
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MTMG38
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Remote Sensing
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O
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10
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7
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MAMNSP
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Numerical solution of partial differential equations *
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O
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10
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7
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MTMG21
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Oceanography
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O
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10
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7
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MTMW14
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Numerical modelling of the atmospheres and oceans *
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O
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10
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7
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MTMW20
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Global circulation
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O
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10
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7
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Summer Term
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MTMD04
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Dissertation
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C
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60
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7
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MAMCMW
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Modelling Week
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O
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10
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7
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* Students may not select MTMW14 if they have chosen either MAMNSO and/or MAMNSP
PhD in Atmosphere, Oceans and Climate
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The course runs for 3 to 4 years leading to a PhD or 2 years leading to an MPhil. It is also possible to do a PhD or an MPhil part-time. All students will be initially registered for Higher Degree by Research. Before the end of 2 years this registration will be transferred to either MPhil or PhD. An MPhil degree involves a less ambitious research project than for a PhD and it is usually completed within 2 years.
As many of our research students have little prior knowledge in atmospheric or oceanic sciences, the first two terms are normally partly occupied by taking a selection of Masters courses. Research students are expected to reach a high standard in these courses. |
