MSci Geology (4 years)

University of Southampton

Bachelor's degree

In Southampton

£ 9,250 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Southampton

  • Start date

    September

Introducing your course
Based close to the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic coast of Dorset, at the world-leading National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS), you will be in the perfect environment to carry out your studies.
You will explore all aspects of the Earth sciences integrating rocks, fossils and volcanoes through to the ocean and atmosphere.
Comprehensive field-based training is a major emphasis of this four-year programme with fieldwork across the UK and Europe, which may include a week-long residential course in Tenerife studying volcanic processes, and a five-week Independent Mapping Project in areas such as Cyprus, Eire, Scotland and Spain.
In your final year you will study alongside our research active staff who are exploring many of the cutting-edge geological areas that are investigating some of the biggest challenges facing our society today.
Many of our students go on to very successful research careers (often PhD level and beyond), and higher-level employment in multinationals such as Shell, BP, Anglo American and Barrick Gold.
All of our Geology courses are accredited by the Geological Society of London.

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Southampton (Hampshire)
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University Road, SO17 1BJ

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Subjects

  • Credit
  • Geology
  • Mathematics
  • Oceanography
  • Project
  • GCSE Mathematics

Course programme

Year 1

Year one modules will provide you with a thorough introduction to mainstream geology, assuming no previous knowledge. You must also take one optional module in the year, in addition to your mathematics module in Semester 1, subject to pre-requisites and timetabling.

Semester One

Depending on your background, you will take one mathematics module from SOES1010, MATH1004 or MATH1008. If you have the International Baccalaureate, Standard Level Maths at grade 6 or higher you may consider selecting MATH1004.

If you have Standard Level Maths below grade 6 you should select SOES1010. If you have A-Level qualifications then please click the individual module below for further advice. If you are uncertain then please contact the Programme Leader.

Compulsory

SOES1001Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Earth Materials

SOES1003Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

IT Communication, Field and Laboratory Skills

SOES1005Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Introduction to Ocean Biogeochemistry

SOES1008Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

EARTH & OCEAN SYSTEM

Optional

BIOL1004Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Patterns of Life

BIOL1010Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Macromolecules of Life

GEOG1001Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

The Earth System

ARCH1057Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

The development of Archaeological and Anthropological Thought

SOES1010Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Quantitative Earth and Ocean Sciences

MATH1004Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Introductory Mathematics for Chemists and Oceanographers

MATH1008Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Mathematical Methods for Scientists 1a

Semester TwoCompulsory

SOES1002Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Dynamic Earth

SOES1003Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

IT Communication, Field and Laboratory Skills

SOES1009Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

The Living Earth

Optional

SOES1004Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Physical Oceanography I

SOES1006Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Introduction to Marine Ecology

BIOL1003Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Ecology and Evolution

GEOG1002Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Dynamic Landscapes

MATH1009Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Math Methods for Scientist 1b

ARCH1005Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Archaeological Methods for Fieldwork and Analysis

Year 2

All modules in the second year are compulsory.

Semester OneCompulsory

SOES2004Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

IGNEOUS AND METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY

SOES2018Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Geochemistry

SOES2033Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 30

Structural Geology, Exploration Geophysics, GIS and Remote Sensing

SOES2034Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Key Skills and Fieldwork for Geologists

Semester TwoCompulsory

SOES2003Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Geohazards and Earth Resources

SOES2013Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Sedimentary Systems and Processes

SOES2032Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Palaeobiology

SOES2033Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 30

Structural Geology, Exploration Geophysics, GIS and Remote Sensing

SOES2034Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Key Skills and Fieldwork for Geologists

Year 3

There are two residential field courses in the third year, firstly a week-long structural mapping field course to Anglesey at the end of the Summer Term, followed by a five-week independent mapping project during your Summer vacation. You will choose four optional modules from the lists below.

Semester OneCompulsory

SOES3025Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 30

Independent Mapping Project

SOES3032Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Global Tectonics

Optional

SOES3004Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Microfossils, Environments and Time

SOES3011Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Biogeochemical Cycles in the Earth System

SOES3014Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Coastal Sediment Dynamics

SOES3020Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Volcanic and Mantle Processes

Semester TwoCompulsory

SOES3006Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

The Evolving Earth

SOES3025Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 30

Independent Mapping Project

Optional

SOES3002Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Petroleum Geology and Mineral Resources

SOES3005Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Sediments: Modern and Ancient

SOES3008Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Environmental and Engineering Geology

SOES3015Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Palaeoclimate Change

Year 4

A major part of your final year will be an extensive individual research project that will develop your competency as a geologist. THREE optional modules should be chosen from the recommended list below. However, other options are available and may be chosen subject to timetabling and module pre-requisites.

Semester OneCompulsory

SOES6001Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Contemporary Topics

SOES6030Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 45

MSci Advanced Independent Research Project

SOES6065Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Field Research and Workplace Techniques for Professional Geoscientists

Optional

SOES6007Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Biogeochemical Cycles in the Earth system

SOES6037Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Geodynamics and Solid Earth Geophysics

SOES6059Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Basin Analysis

Semester Two

For those students who choose to take SOES6059 Basin Analysis there will be an opportunity for students to work on data related to and to potentially compete in the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) Barrel Award (SOES6064) as an alternative to the Group Project. This option is only available to a small number of students, selected from those who would like to take the course.

Compulsory

SOES6030Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 45

MSci Advanced Independent Research Project

Optional

SOES6064Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Imperial Barrel Award

SOES6023Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Environmental Radioactivity and Radiochemistry

SOES6024Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Seafloor Exploration and Surveying 2

SOES6047Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Global Climate Cycles

SOES6073Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Global Ocean Carbon Cycle, Ocean Acidification and Climate

Additional information

Study Locations: , NOCS (National Oceanography Centre Southampton)

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