Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Study Details: 1 Year Full-time
Geophysics plays a key role in understanding what lies beneath the earth's surface. This knowledge is vital for large engineering projects such as wind farms, carbon dioxide capture and storage, and hydrogen storage complexes.
With our geophysics master's degree course, you'll learn how to apply the geophysical techniques needed to sustainably explore Earth’s resources. The skills, knowledge and experience you'll gain will help you start a successful career and become a leader in geophysics and sustainable development.
You'll be based at our Waterfront Campus at The National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS), one of the world's largest centres for marine education and research. Here you'll be studying the part of our planet’s subsurface which is essential to moving forward with the energy transition, and helping to transform the lives of others by decarbonising our economy.
During your studies, you'll develop your understanding of modern survey methods, and gain experience in planning surveys. You'll also gather, process and analyse data which is critical to enabling safe and efficient development.
To achieve this, you'll have access to our research boat, R.V. Callista, and facilities to help you broaden your skills and knowledge.
As an MSc Geophysics student, you'll also benefit from:
To apply for this course, you'll need at least a 2:1 or equivalent degree in one of the following subjects:
We will consider other degree qualifications on a case-by-case basis.
If you don't have a degree in maths or studied some maths as part of your degree, you'll also need an A level or equivalent qualification in maths.
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The employability and enterprise skills you'll gain from this course are reflected in the Southampton skills model. When you join us you'll be able to use our skills model to track, plan, and benefit your career development and progress.
You must study the following modules :
You must also choose from the following modules :
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