MSc Climate Change and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Program Overview

The University of Reading's MSc Climate Change and Artificial Intelligence program equips graduates to address the climate crisis by combining expertise in climate data science, modeling, AI, and machine learning. Graduates develop skills highly sought by employers in sustainability, IT, and research, contributing to the UK's National AI Strategy. This interdisciplinary program draws on expertise from multiple departments, including meteorology, computer science, and business, providing students with access to real-time data, datasets, and industry-led research projects.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The MSc Climate Change and Artificial Intelligence (AI) degree at the University of Reading aims to equip graduates with the expertise to tackle the climate crisis and gain proficiency in a rapidly growing field of computer science. This program is designed for graduates from diverse disciplines, including science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), who seek a postgraduate qualification to enhance their career prospects.

Objectives:

• Provide a comprehensive understanding of climate data science, climate modeling, causality, decision-making in climate change, good data management practices, machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), and computing using the Python programming language.
• Develop the ability to describe key concepts in climate change, identify and explain sources of uncertainty in climate model simulations and empirical data, demonstrate the application of AI and machine learning in climate change contexts, apply scientific methods to real-world problems, and conduct in-depth research in atmosphere, ocean, and climate science.
• Enhance understanding of climate data science and AI techniques, preparing graduates for current or future managerial responsibilities.

Outline:

Compulsory Modules:

• Climate Change: Causes and Consequences
• Applied Data Science with Python
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Data Science and Climate Services
• Managing People and Organizations
• Causality and Decision-making
• Research Project

Careers:

The MSc Climate Change and Artificial Intelligence (AI) degree equips graduates with specialist skills and knowledge that are highly sought by employers. The UK government's National AI Strategy highlights the increasing demand for AI and data science roles, with a significant gap between demand and supply. Graduates can pursue careers in various sectors, including IT, sustainability, climate services, and research.

Other:

• The University of Reading is a leading university for climate science and environmental sustainability, ranked 1st in the UK for environmental and ethical performance and a recipient of the Queen's Anniversary Prize for its research, teaching, stewardship, and outreach on climate change.
• The program draws on expertise from the Department of Meteorology, Department of Computer Science, the Walker Institute, and the triple-accredited Henley Business School.
• Students have access to real-time meteorological and climate data, datasets from the latest climate model simulations, and bespoke research projects conducted in conjunction with industry.
• The University is home to the Thames Valley AI Hub (TVAI Hub), a community of academics, researchers, and business strategists working in the artificial intelligence sector.

Tuition fees for full time study

New Students: UK/ Republic of Ireland: £12550 International: £29,950