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Geophysics -MSc

University of Southampton

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Waterfront Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

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

Application deadline

02/09/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 31,200per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    Main Site - Highfield Campus, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom

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Southampton is proud of its inclusive international community, welcoming over 10,000 students from more than 130 countries.
Southampton is a truly global university. It has 350+ student-led clubs and societies, which provide great opportunities to build intercultural skills.
Specialist careers support and 400+ paid internships and work experience opportunities prepare international students for their future in the global job market.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geology

    12th out of 27 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 222
    150 68%

    14th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    20th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.20 80%

    11th

    16

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