Geophysics Msci (Hons)

University of East Anglia

Overview

What happens inside a volcano? How can we forecast earthquakes? Why do we experience extreme weather and can we control it? How can we make the transition to sustainable and secure energy?

With a geophysics integrated master's degree at UEA, you’ll explore geophysics at an advanced level in the context of the entire Earth system. You’ll study the Earth’s many processes, from the seas and skies to the deep interior, and learn about the way they control our environment. You’ll have the choice of a significant range of modules thanks to our diverse expertise, with a particularly strong emphasis on geophysical hazards and geo resources for a sustainable future.

This is a highly desirable four-year earth science degree due to the varied skills you’ll develop. The subject can be applied in many different industrial, governmental and academic careers. UEA is one of the best places to study it – we have a global reputation for excellence in Environmental Sciences.

About This Course

This four-year course will inspire a lifelong interest, knowledge and understanding of the way the Earth works. You’ll explore how the whole Earth system, and its interactions, control our environment, and will develop an understanding of the issues that threaten our future.

Approximately one third of your degree will be spent studying mathematical techniques and gaining the skills necessary to analyse the physical environment. You’ll develop a critical awareness of issues at the frontier of research, along with a comprehensive understanding of research methods and their limitations. You’ll learn self-direction and originality in applying knowledge, solving problems and conducting research.

You’ll get involved in a significant amount of fieldwork in many different geological environments. During your field courses, you’ll learn to use a variety of technological equipment and techniques, including seismic and gravity investigations, magnetic and electrical measurements, and ground-penetrating radar surveys.

Our geophysics degrees are run jointly by the School of Environmental Sciences and the School of Mathematics, and in collaboration with the School of Computing Sciences. So, you’ll benefit from a broad choice of subject material, and have the chance to specialise in your field of interest to an advanced level. You can tailor your degree towards geological geophysics, geohazards, meteorology and climatology, or oceanography – or study a combination of them all. You can also learn about how to manage big data from techniques such as remote sensing, using advanced techniques including machine learning, and artificial intelligence (AI).

When you graduate, you’ll be highly employable, with a wide range of skills that are highly prized by employers. Many of our graduates have gone on to work for local and multinational companies within sectors including geophysical exploration and services, geotechnical engineering, risk analysis and environmental consultancy.

Disclaimer

Accredited by the Geological Society for the purpose of partially meeting the experience requirement for Chartered Geologist.