Meteorology and Climate

On our BSc Meteorology and Climate course you will tackle the biggest issues facing the planet today, including ozone depletion and climate change, alongside world experts in the UK’s only dedicated meteorology department.

You'll explore all aspects of meteorology and climate, including atmospheric science and oceanography, whilst learning from world-leading researchers. You will also benefit from the Department's close links to industry and a range of opportunities to enhance your employability.

For more information, please visit our course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/meteorology-and-climate-ug/bsc-meteorology-and-climate

Writing your personal statement
We recognise that you may be applying to multiple courses using the same UCAS form. UCAS provides guidance on writing a personal statement that works for multiple courses: https://www.ucas.com/applying/applying-to-university/writing-your-personal-statement/how-to-write-a-personal-statement-that-works-for-multiple-courses-2026-entry

If you'd prefer to focus your personal statement on your other course choices, please send us a short additional supporting statement outlining your motivation for studying meteorology. Please email this to ugadmissions@reading.ac.uk with your personal ID number, and we’ll add this to your record for consideration when reviewing your application.

There are many reasons to choose the University of Reading. Join a diverse and supportive community where lecturers inspire you with their discoveries and guide you in making your own. Reading’s award-winning parkland campus offers the spaces you need to make the most of your student life.

The University of Reading is a research-intensive university. It works with governments, international agencies and charities to tackle the biggest problems facing the world today, such as climate change, heart disease, and international conflict.

Named The Sustainable University of The Year, 2025, Reading launched one of the UK's largest ever undergraduate scholarship schemes, designed to develop future Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarships. The scholarship offers £6000 per year towards living expenses and will be available to those entering Clearing that meet the criteria. With over 150 clubs and societies, Reading knows how important life is beyond your studies and with the student union's in the heart of the campus, making the University of Reading your first call in Clearing will be one of the best decisions you ever made.