Course summary
About this course Explore Geophysics at a global top 100* university. On this one-year MSc, you'll have a unique opportunity to explore energy transition and sustainability through a practical, multi-disciplinary lens developing expertise in geophysics, geology, and geotechnics. Your future career This course is designed with your career in mind. Through assessments that mirror the workplace, you’ll graduate primed to start your career with the much-valued transferable skills required for work in this industry. Key features of this course At Southampton you'll:
- study at our Waterfront Campus, the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS), one of the world's largest centres for marine education and research
- have access to our research vessel, the R.V. Callista, cutting-edge technology and facilities that will help you to develop and broaden your skills and knowledge
- develop your understanding of modern survey methods, and gain experience in planning surveys
- gather, process and analyse data that is critical to enabling safe and efficient development of infrastructure
Modules
We have a varied range of modules, equipping students with the skills they need for success upon graduation. For a full list of all modules, please visit the course page.
Assessment method
This course is assessed through assessments that mirror the workplace, encouraging students to utilise the skills and equipment used by employers globally. For more information on assessments, please visit the course page.
How to apply
International applicants
If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English is at a level of our band G: For IELTS, 7.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in all components. For more information on accepted English Language tests, please see our website.
Entry requirements
You'll need a 2.2 degree in a relevant subject such as Physical Sciences, Maths, Engineering, Earth Sciences, Chemistry. Other subjects may be considered on a case by case basis.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ