The MRes Climate and Atmospheric Science is the only programme of its kind in the UK and builds upon the world-leading research in climate and atmospheric science being conducted across the University of Leeds. You will have the opportunity to gain a broad overview of the key research areas in climate and atmospheric science such as air quality, dynamics of weather systems, climate change, cryosphere and biosphere. You will also develop highly transferable skills in these subjects, with a strong emphasis on data analysis, numerical modelling, experimental fieldwork and scientific communication. As a result, this is the ideal post-graduate programme for a research career in climate and atmospheric science. This includes both preparing you for PhD studies as well as going into an industrial or government research career, or consultancy.
The programme is comprised of 3 main components: Research Skills Modules, Specialist Knowledge Modules and the Research Project.
The Research Skills Modules are comprised of four 15 credit modules which provide expert training in fieldwork and observational science, quantitative data analysis (i.e. computer programming), statistics and machine learning, and engaging with the scientific quality and discourse (i.e. critically reading scientific literature and communicating your synthesis of this and your results).
The Specialist Knowledge Modules consist of 30 credits of options that are free for you to choose so that you may tailor your learning towards your research interests. There are three recommended ‘streams’ for the optional module choices, which cover the three broad areas of air quality and pollution, weather and climate dynamics, and earth systems science. However, you are free to choose any combination of the individual modules to suit your interests.
The Research Project is the main focus of the programme and is worth 90 credits. This project will be done in conjunction with an academic research supervisor. You will receive advice about project topics and potential supervisors during the first semester. Research topics are often designed in collaboration with an external institution and can involve fieldwork. Early in semester 2 you will write a research proposal, outlining and justifying your research project plan and then you will conduct your research from then until the end of the summer.
You will become embedded in the research group of your supervisor and participate in research meetings and activities. At the end of the year, you will present your research at a departmental event and write a manuscript that is aimed at an international scientific journal, appropriate to your research.
In addition to your research supervisor, you will be assigned an Academic Personal Tutor who will hold sessions throughout the year to check on your well-being and help you become immersed in the research culture of the School of Earth and Environment.
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOEE5096M | Observing weather and climate: advanced field skills | 15 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| SOEE5710M | Advanced Data Analysis and Visualisation for Environmental Applications | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | PFP |
| SOEE5915M | Scientific Quality and Discourse | 15 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| SOEE5961M | MRes Research Project | 90 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| SOEE5980M | Machine Learning and Statistics | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | PFP |
Candidates will be required to study 30 credits from the following optional modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOEE5009M | Air Pollution Modelling at Regional Scales | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| SOEE5081M | Air Quality Drivers and Processes | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| SOEE5515M | Ice in the Earth System | 15 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SOEE5680M | Dynamics of Weather Systems | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| SOEE5836M | Advanced Atmosphere and Ocean Climate Change Processes | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| SOEE5970M | Terrestrial Biosphere in the Earth System | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
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