Taught course
Geophysics
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.
Months of entry
September
Course content
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:
- study at our Waterfront Campus, the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS), one of the world's largest centres for marine education and research
- 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
- develop your understanding of modern survey methods, and gain experience in planning surveys
- 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
Information for international students
If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English is at a level of our band G: For IELTS, 7.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in all components. For more information on accepted English Language tests, please see our website.
Fees and funding
A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information - https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/funding/postgraduate.page
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences
- enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44(0)23 8059 5000