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University of Southampton: Geophysics
| Institution | University of Southampton View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Ocean and Earth Science |
| Web | www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate |
| AdmissionsPGT.ELS@soton.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 023 8059 4732 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
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:
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study at our Waterfront Campus, the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS), one of the world's largest centres for marine education and research
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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
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develop your understanding of modern survey methods, and gain experience in planning surveys
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gather, process and analyse data that is critical to enabling safe and efficient development of infrastructure
Further information
This new degree is suitable for students from a STEM background with limited or no experience of geophysics. It is also suitable for students with a geoscience or geophysics background, but limited or no experience in practical application. Visit our website for more information.
*QS World University Rankings 2025
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Summary
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 utilising expertise of geophysics, geology, and geotechnics. 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.
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, where you'll 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.
This new degree is suitable for students from a STEM background with limited or no experience of geophysics. It is also suitable for students with a geoscience or geophysics background, but limited or no experience in practical application.
*QS World University Rankings 2025
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:1 or equivalent in one of these subjects: Physical Sciences, Maths, Engineering, Earth Sciences, Chemistry. Others may be considered on a case by case basis. You must have undertaken some Maths within your degree or hold A level Maths (or equivalent). |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
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