University of Southampton campus

STEM

MSc Geophysics at University of Southampton

University of Southampton, United Kingdom

Programme overview

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.

Faculty: Environmental and Life Sciences  |  Department: Ocean and Earth science  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our geophysics master's degree course will prepare you for a career linked to sustainable development, such as renewable energy. . You'll also get the chance to work with multiple industry-standard software packages for data processing and analysis.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2:2 degree. 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. IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,500 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 35,200 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Explore more study programmes

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Book a Consultation

Explore

Help & Support

Get In Touch

Email: [email protected]

Newsletter

Get the latest courses, scholarships and events in your inbox.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.

Terms of Service · Privacy Policy · Refund Policy