MSci Geophysics with study abroad (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 degree
This is the course page for MSci Geophysics with study abroad at the University of Southampton. Find out everything about Geophysics with study abroad and what studying here involves.
In this course page we explain a range of key information about the course. This includes typical entry requirements, modules you can take and how assessment works. We also suggest career opportunities open to you as a University of Southampton graduate of MSci Geophysics with study abroad.
If you still have questions, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to answer any enquiries. See our contact us page for our telephone, email and address information.

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Southampton (Hampshire)
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University Road, SO17 1BJ

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Subjects

  • Credit
  • Geophysics
  • University

Course programme

Year 1

Year 2

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

Semester OneCompulsory

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

Currently, the third year is undertaken at one of our overseas partners, which include Pennsylvania State University, the University of Bergen and James Cook University. For administrative purposes, students are enrolled on SOES3044 and SOES3043 which houses modules taken at this University. More detailed information on the specific modules you will be taking will be provided nearer the time.

During the summer vacation prior to Year 3 the students will complete SOES3021 Geophysics Field Course.

Semester OneCompulsory

SOES3021Credit[?]

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

: 15

Geophysical Field Methods

Year 4

You will take two compulsory modules, including the Advanced Independent Research Project in order to ensure you have a full geophysical education. You also take up to three optional modules, depending on modules taken during the third year.

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

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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