Overview

With this Geophysics course at the University of Southampton , you'll learn how to apply the geophysical techniques needed to sustainably explore Earth’s resources. The skills, knowledge and experience you'll gain will help you start a successful career and become a leader in geophysics and sustainable development.

Key Features

You'll be based at Waterfront Campus at The National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS), one of the world's largest centres for marine education and research. Here you'll be studying the part of the planet’s subsurface which is essential to moving forward with the energy transition, and helping to transform the lives of others by decarbonising the economy.

As a Geophysics student, you'll also benefit from:

access to the latest industry-standard equipment, technology and software

training and assessment techniques which help prepare you for the workplace

opportunities to apply your findings and interpretations to real-world scenarios

training in key aspects of geology and geotechnics to help you understand the wider context for your work

support in learning how to communicate with end users and successfully meet their needs

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Exploration Geophysics

Computational Data Analysis for Ocean and Earth Scientists

Geotechnics for Geoscientists

Key and Practical Skills for MSc Geophysics

The Ground Beneath Our Feet: The Geological History of the last 2 Million Years

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-19 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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100

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76

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IELTS

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Southampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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130

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100

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76

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General requirements

To apply for this course, you'll need at least a 2:2 or equivalent degree in one of the following subjects:

physical sciences

maths

engineering

earth sciences

chemistry

Other degree qualifications will be considered 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.

When you apply you’ll need to submit a personal statement explaining why you want to take the course. You’ll need to include information about:

your knowledge of the subject area

why you want to study a postgraduate qualification in this course

how you intend to use your qualification

You'll also need to submit two academic references.

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Tuition Fees

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31200 GBP / year

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9700 GBP / year

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Living costs

Southampton

United Kingdom

697 - 1093 GBP / month

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