This degree is accredited by the Royal Meteorological Society, the professional and learned body for weather and climate scientists. An accredited degree is a key step in becoming a Chartered Meteorologist, an increasingly important professional qualification. If you are interested in using science to understand and predict the behaviour of the Earth’s atmosphere – and to investigate the key challenges facing our time, such as atmospheric pollution, climate change and severe weather – then the BSc Meteorology and Climate Science degree is for you. Studying Meteorology and Climate Science at Leeds opens the door to a wide range of careers because of the solid science basis of the degree and the emphasis on practical skills and fieldwork. On graduation, you’ll be able to demonstrate an understanding of climate change and meteorological issues that is valued by the Met Office and other commercial weather forecasting companies, the armed forces, the Environment Agency and public organisations such as local authorities. Business and commercial interests, such as the insurance industry, also have interests in atmospheric science. Many students go on to further study in preparation for an academic or research career.