University of East Anglia UEA
UCAS Code: F67A | Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
Entry requirements
A level
including Mathematics. Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. Critical Thinking and General Studies are not accepted. Contextual offer: BBB including Mathematics. Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. Critical Thinking and General Studies are not accepted.
Access to HE Diploma
including 12 Level 3 credits in Mathematics.
Principal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
plus B in A-Level Mathematics. Contextual offer: DDM plus B in A-Level Mathematics. Please see UEA website for further information on accepted combinations. Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services and BTEC Business Administration.
Scottish Advanced Higher
including Mathematics.
Scottish Higher
including Mathematics.
Obtain an overall Pass including an A in the core of the T Level and a Distinction in the Occupational Specialism. Accepted subjects are: Design, surveying and planning for construction, and Science.
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About this course
**Overview**
Our integrated Master’s Geophysics degree with a Year Abroad is designed for curious minds eager to explore the dynamic forces shaping our planet. Geophysics merges the power of physics, mathematics, and earth sciences, offering you a unique opportunity to make a real impact on our changing world.
This programme explores questions such as: What happens inside a volcano? How can we forecast earthquakes and mitigate the impact? Why do we experience extreme weather? How can we make the transition to sustainable and secure energy? With a geophysics integrated Master’s degree at UEA, you’ll explore geophysics at an advanced level in the context of the entire Earth system. You’ll study the Earth’s many processes, from the seas and skies to the deep interior, and learn about the way they shape our environment. You’ll have the choice of a significant range of diverse modules, with a particularly strong emphasis on geophysical hazards and geo-resources for a sustainable future. Plus, you’ll spend a year living and studying at one of our partner universities in Australasia, North America or Europe.
Geophysics offers practical solutions to some of the most significant challenges facing our planet, such as environmental sustainability, resource exploration, and natural hazard assessment. At UEA, you’ll develop key geophysical skills through exciting fieldwork and interdisciplinary study. The degree will unlock a wide range of career paths, from working in environmental consulting and energy exploration to contributing to future-shaping research in academia. Geophysics graduates from UEA are highly sought after in industries. UEA is one of the best places to study it – we're ranked in the top 20 for Geophysics by "QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023".
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Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: **www.uea.ac.uk**
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