MSc Exploration Geophysics at University of Leeds

Programme overview

The MSc Exploration Geophysics trains students in seismic, gravity, magnetic and geo-electrical methods for understanding the Earth's interior, integrated with field geology and computational approaches. The course has been running for over 60 years with industrial partners.

Department: School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Semester 1 covers geological concepts, computational methods, digital data systems and analysis of seismic, gravity and magnetic datasets; semester 2 covers machine learning in geophysics, seismic interpretation and near-surface geophysics with a residential field course in Wales, followed by a project and dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates work in resource industries processing and interpreting geophysical data, in software development and in net-zero technologies, for example as remote sensing and data scientist at Climate X and junior geophysicist at DUG.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in geology, geophysics or another science, technology, engineering, mathematics or related numerate subject. Applicants with a 2:2 (hons) in these subjects, relevant work experience or professional qualifications are also encouraged to apply. English language (international applicants): IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component. Application deadlines: international applicants Friday 30 July 2027; UK applicants Friday 10 September 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,900 for the whole programme (2027 entry). UK fee, total for the full-time course Source

International applicants: GBP 38,400 for the whole programme (2027 entry). International fee, total for the full-time course Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

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