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The Earth has observable properties and maintains patterns of interactions and processes that can be described and understood using the powerful sciences and techniques of mathematics, physics and computing. Different waves appear on the ocean and in the atmosphere, yet they may be described in common using mathematical methods and understood or interpreted physically. The Earth’s water resource is shared between: its atmosphere, ice caps and glaciers, run-off and rivers, and in the ground – a hydrosphere of interactions. Interactions close to the Earth’s surface produce physical and chemical erosion (and pollution), and sediment shift by the action of wind and water. The interactions of most significance occur near to the Earth’s surface, and produce hazards where we all live: climate change, floods and volcanic-atmospheric interactions.

Meteorology and Oceanography embraces the disciplines of meteorology and oceanography but also interacts with climatology, fluvial geomorphology, glaciology, hydrology, sedimentology, theoretical seismology and volcanology.

The programme will enable you to develop a critical awareness of issues at the frontier of research, along with a comprehensive understanding of research methods and their limitations. You will gain the qualities of self-direction and originality in applying knowledge, solving problems and conducting research

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