MSci Geophysics (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
Whereas most programmes focus on terrestrial geophysics, Southampton combines this with an expertise in marine geophysics.
You will deepen your understanding of core tectonic movements, oceans and atmosphere dynamics, and the interactions in space between the solar wind and the Earth’s magnetic field.
In your final year you will get the opportunity to work alongside one of our cutting edge research groups completing an extensive research project in a specialised area of geophysics.
Geophysics is playing a growing role in industry with many engineering and environmental institutions employing geophysical methods to explore below the Earth’s surface searching for oil, gas and other natural resources. Geophysicists are increasingly involved in monitoring the environment and assessing natural hazards from global processes or engineering projects.
All of our Geolophysics programmes are accredited by the Geological Society of London.

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Location

Start date

Southampton (Hampshire)
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University Road, SO17 1BJ

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Subjects

  • Credit
  • Geology
  • Geophysics
  • Oceanography
  • Project
  • Engineering

Course programme

Year 1

To ensure that a thorough grounding in the basic sciences is obtained, in year one students take physics, geology and mathematics modules. All modules are compulsory.

Semester OneCompulsory

MATH1008Credit[?]

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

: 15

Mathematical Methods for Scientists 1a

PHYS1022 Electricity and Magnetism

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

SOES1008Credit[?]

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

: 15

EARTH & OCEAN SYSTEM

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

MATH1009Credit[?]

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

: 15

Math Methods for Scientist 1b

PHYS1011 Waves, Light & Quanta

Optional

One of the following must be chosen

PHYS1015 Motion and Relativity Semester 1

PHYS1013 Energy and Matter

Year 2

In Year 2 you will take three compulsory modules. Three optional modules can be chosen from the list below.

Semester One

In addition to the modules below the following is optional maybe taken: PHYS2006 Classical mechanics.

Compulsory

SOES2033Credit[?]

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

: 30

Structural Geology, Exploration Geophysics, GIS and Remote Sensing

SOES2035Credit[?]

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

: 30

Physics, Fieldwork & Key Skills for Geophysicists

MATH2015Credit[?]

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

: 15

Mathematical Methods for Scientists

Optional

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

SOES2024Credit[?]

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

: 15

Coastal and Estuarine Oceanography I

Semester TwoCompulsory

SOES2033Credit[?]

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

: 30

Structural Geology, Exploration Geophysics, GIS and Remote Sensing

SOES2035Credit[?]

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

: 30

Physics, Fieldwork & Key Skills for Geophysicists

Optional

SOES2003Credit[?]

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

: 15

Geohazards and Earth Resources

SOES2010Credit[?]

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

: 15

Physical Oceanography II

SOES2013Credit[?]

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

: 15

Sedimentary Systems and Processes

PHYS2006 Classical Mechanics

Year 3

The third year includes five modules in core geophysical subjects, with a wide range of options for the other three modules. You may choose to do a more traditional solid Earth geophysics degree, or to include a significant emphasis on oceanography, climate, or planetary and solar system science

Semester OneCompulsory

SOES3021Credit[?]

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

: 15

Geophysical Field Methods

SOES3032Credit[?]

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

: 15

Global Tectonics

SOES3042Credit[?]

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

: 15

Computational Data Analysis for Geophysicists and Ocean Scientists

SOES6004Credit[?]

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

: 15

Applied and Marine Geophysics

SOES3022Credit[?]

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

: 15

Geophysics Research Training

Optional

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

SOES3022Credit[?]

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

: 15

Geophysics Research Training

Optional

SOES3002Credit[?]

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

: 15

Petroleum Geology and Mineral Resources

SOES3006Credit[?]

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

: 15

The Evolving Earth

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

SOES3041Credit[?]

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

: 15

Communicating and Teaching in the Undergraduate Ambassador Scheme

ARCH3014Credit[?]

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

: 15

Seeing beneath the soil: geophysical survey for archaeology

Year 4

You take three compulsory modules, including the Advanced Independent Research Project. You also take three optional modules.

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

SOES6037Credit[?]

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

: 15

Geodynamics and Solid Earth Geophysics

Optional

SOES6005Credit[?]

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

: 15

Large Scale Ocean Processes

SOES6007Credit[?]

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

: 15

Biogeochemical Cycles in the Earth system

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 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

SOES6006Credit[?]

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

: 15

Climate Dynamics

SOES6011Credit[?]

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

: 15

Modelling Coastal Processes

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

SOES6064Credit[?]

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

: 15

Imperial Barrel Award

Additional information

Study Locations: , NOCS (National Oceanography Centre Southampton)

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