Geophysical and Atmospheric Sciences
University of Leeds
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Leeds, Main

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Leeds, Main

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Leeds, Main

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Geophysics is the application of physics to planet Earth to understand processes such as the generation of Earths magnetic field, motion of Earths tectonic plates, and the movement and structure of the oceans and atmosphere. This has become fundamentally important in order to understand problems such as space weather, forecast earthquake and volcanic hazards, as well as searching for resources, from freshwater to minerals.During your degree, youll study all aspects of geophysics with a focus on ...Read more

Geophysics is the application of physics to planet Earth to understand processes such as the generation of Earth's magnetic field, motion of Earth's tectonic plates, and the movement and structure of the oceans and atmosphere. This has become fundamentally important in order to understand problems such as space weather, forecast earthquake and volcanic hazards, as well as searching for resources, from freshwater to minerals.During your degree, you'll study all aspects of geophysics with a focus on the solid Earth, whilst gaining strong analytical, computational and numerical skills, which are highly valued by geophysics companies, research institutions, and financial and governmental departments. There's a strong emphasis on applying your knowledge in the real world through practical hands-on learning and field trips.Work placement- OptionalStudy abroad- Optional

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CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
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A level

A level:

AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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Access to HE Diploma:

D30M15 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D2M2M2 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

English and Mathematics at grade C (4) or above, or an appropriate English language and Mathematics qualification. We will accept Level 2 Functional Skills English in lieu of GCSE English. Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

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Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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£9,535 per year

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Accommodation (Self-catered En suite) - Starts £175 Per week

£32,250 per year

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Accommodation (Self-catered En suite) - Starts £175 Per week

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University of Leeds
Woodhouse Lane Leeds West Yorkshire LS2 9JT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Leeds  0.6 miles away
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