Climate and Atmospheric Science MRes

Experts in atmospheric science and climate are highly sought after by industry, governments and not-for-profit organisations to address the climate crisis and provide predictions and solutions for the future.<br/><br/>Our Climate and Atmospheric Science Masters by Research degree (MRes) is for those of you who are passionate about taking on these challenges in climate. It’ll prepare you with the relevant knowledge and skills you’ll need to be one of the scientists delivering those solutions.<br/><br/>You’ll gain an excellent grounding in physical science, data analysis and research, along with practical and communication skills – all of which will prepare you for a career in climate, atmospheric or environmental sciences. You’ll gain a broad overview of the key research areas in climate and atmospheric science such as air quality, weather and climate extremes, polar meteorology, climate and agriculture, atmospheric chemistry, aerosol science and paleoclimate. You’ll also develop highly transferable skills in these subjects, with a strong emphasis on quantitative data analysis, numerical modelling and experimental fieldwork.<br/><br/>Because this degree is an MRes, there’s a large focus on learning and research through projects, which gives you the flexibility to pursue your own research interests, building the skills that’ll enhance your employability in a scientific career.<br/><br/>Youll study in our School of Earth and Environment, which is home to several research centres and a wealth of expert academics and researchers who are leading groundbreaking research programmes, contributing to and developing international assessments that inform policy. This means you’ll be learning the latest science alongside active changemakers, giving you the extensive skill set and in-depth understanding you’ll need to pursue a career in industry, government or academia.<br/><br/>**Why study at Leeds:**<br/>- Graduate with an MRes from a School which is home to five world-leading research institutes that are actively working to tackle the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges.<br/><br/><br/>- This MRes focuses on research and learning through projects with a research project (50%), taught courses in core research skills (25%) and optional taught modules.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn the latest innovations in climate and atmospheric science, directly informed by researchers at the forefront of their fields and based in the university’s research centres and institutes such as; National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS), Institute for Climate and Atmospheric Science (ICAS) and the Priestley International Centre for Climate Change (PICC).<br/><br/><br/>- Advance your research skills and be regarded as a researcher within the School of Earth and Environment, expected to work closely with the Institute for Climate and Atmospheric Science (ICAS) staff and present your research at the annual ICAS Science Conference along with academics and doctoral researchers.<br/><br/><br/>- Tailor your course to suit your career or research aspirations, choosing from our large and diverse selection of optional modules that’ll enable you to hone your knowledge in specific areas that interest you the most.<br/><br/><br/>- Access research-grade equipment that’ll assist your project work, including the University’s Research Computing facility, the Cohen Geochemistry labs, MetLab and electron microscopes, depending on your chosen topic.<br/><br/><br/>- Experience expert theoretical and practical teaching delivered by a programme team who are primarily from the Institute for Climate and Atmospheric Science meaning you’ll be learning from academics whose work is globally impactful in this area.<br/><br/><br/>- Get inspired and develop practical research skills through an introductory field trip to Dale Fort.<br/><br/><br/>- Take advantage of our strong industry links and build your own connections carrying out your research-directed work and collaborating with agencies such as the Met Office, British Antarctic Survey, the National Centre for Atmospheric Science plus many more.<br/>