Geophysics (Taught)

About this course
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

We have a varied range of modules, equipping students with the skills they need for success upon graduation. For a full list of all modules, please visit the course page.

This course is assessed through assessments that mirror the workplace, encouraging students to utilise the skills and equipment used by employers globally. For more information on assessments, please visit the course page.