MSc Artificial Intelligence for Weather & Climate Change 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University College Dublin |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Master's

Study Mode

On Campus

The MSc Artificial Intelligence for Weather & Climate Change is a 1-Year, full-time course that integrates artificial intelligence, meteorology, and climate science to equip graduates with advanced data-driven and modelling skills for understanding and predicting weather and climate phenomena. Co-delivered with Met Éireann, the Irish Meteorological Service, the programme combines rigorous theoretical foundations with practical training in AI, machine learning, and numerical modelling. Students learn to design and implement AI systems for environmental data, forecast extremes, and assess climate impacts.
The course prepares graduates to contribute to cutting-edge research and to address real-world challenges in climate forecasting, disaster mitigation, and environmental policy. Graduates will be uniquely positioned to apply AI in global weather and climate contexts.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Master's

Study Mode

On Campus

The MSc Artificial Intelligence for Weather & Climate Change is a 1-Year, full-time course that integrates artificial intelligence, meteorology, and climate science to equip graduates with advanced data-driven and modelling skills for understanding and predicting weather and climate phenomena. Co-delivered with Met Éireann, the Irish Meteorological Service, the programme combines rigorous theoretical foundations with practical training in AI, machine learning, and numerical modelling. Students learn to design and implement AI systems for environmental data, forecast extremes, and assess climate impacts.
The course prepares graduates to contribute to cutting-edge research and to address real-world challenges in climate forecasting, disaster mitigation, and environmental policy. Graduates will be uniquely positioned to apply AI in global weather and climate contexts.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must hold a 2:1 honours degree (or international equivalent) in a science, mathematics, engineering, or cognate discipline, with prior study of calculus and linear algebra. Other relevant backgrounds include meteorology, environmental science, computer science, physics, or data analytics.
Applicants must meet the minimum english language requirements. 
You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page at  https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/rpl/ for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

12 Months
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,720

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