Geophysics MSc
University of Southampton
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MSc - Master of Science

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National Oceanography Centre, Southampton (NOCS)

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SEP-25

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MSc - Master of Science

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National Oceanography Centre, Southampton (NOCS)

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Explore Geophysics at a global top 100 (QS World University Rankings 2024) university.On this one-year MSc, youll 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.Youll study at our Waterfront Campus, ...Read more

Explore Geophysics at a global top 100 (QS World University Rankings 2024) 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.

Assessment methods (Outcome qualification level)

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.

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83/101
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14th
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20th
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Nivedita
28 Oct 24

Best- the nightlife is good, campus is pretty, lecturers are supportive, library is motivating, studying at NOCs is fun Bad- some lecturers speak really slow..Read more

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Alice
24 Oct 24

The University can be hard to access as a neurodiverse student, making it harder to enjoy the university experience. Addtionally, the support that is offered is significantly..Read more

Entry requirements

To apply for this course, you'll need at least a 2:1 or equivalent degree in one of the following subjects: physical sciences, maths, engineering, earth sciences, chemistry. We will consider other degree qualifications on a case-by-case basis. If you don't have a degree in maths or studied some maths as part of your degree, you'll also need an A level or equivalent qualification in maths.

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£9,250 per year

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£30,300 per year

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£30,300 per year

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University of Southampton
University of Southampton , Southampton

The University of Southampton boasts a rich legacy of excellence in education, combining over a century of heritage and tradition...

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Nearest train station: Woolston  0.6 miles away

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