MSc Climate Change and Artificial Intelligence (AI) (Taught)

Help tackle the climate crisis, and gain expertise in a rapidly growing field of computer science, with our MSc Climate Change and Artificial Intelligence (AI) degree.

This course is suited to graduates from a wide range of disciplines – including science, technology, engineering and mathematical (STEM) subjects – who are looking for a postgraduate qualification that will help them stand out in the job market.

Choose the University of Reading
Reading is a leading university for climate science and environmental sustainability:

• ranked 1st in the UK for environmental and ethical performance (People and Planet University League, 2023/24)

• winner of the inaugural Times Higher Education (THE) award for Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Leadership, 2023

• recipient of a prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize for our world-leading research, teaching, stewardship and outreach on climate change

• ranked 5th in the world for Atmospheric Science (ShanghaiRanking 2023 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects).

What you’ll learn
Artificial intelligence is growing rapidly, transforming how we collect and use data. It has the potential to help solve and understand complex global challenges, including the climate crisis.

Our Master’s in Climate Change and Artificial Intelligence (AI) addresses the growing demand for graduates with an understanding of both climate science and AI, together with the business acumen to deploy that understanding effectively.

For more information about this programme, please visit: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/meteorology-and-climate-pg/msc-climate-change-and-artificial-intelligence

Sample modules may include:

Climate Change: Causes and Consequences
Applied Data Science with Python
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Data Science and Climate Services
Managing People and Organisations

These are the modules that we currently offer for 2024/25 entry. They may be subject to change as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

Please note that the University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them.

Check our website for more details about the course structure.