Geophysics degrees

Geophysics is a broad subject at the intersection of the major sciences, which allows geophysicists to investigate fundamental questions of the Earth system.

Such breadth allows geophysicists to investigate areas such as: the driving forces behind plate tectonics, the evolution of currents within the oceans and atmosphere; and the interactions between the Earth's magnetic field and the solar wind.

The subject has a wide range of practical applications including searching for new energy sources and mineral resources, or studying locations for civil engineering projects, such as offshore wind farms. Geophysics is also relevant to environmental monitoring and for assessing and mitigating natural hazards as well as playing a role in finding solutions to waste management or characterising and protecting the world's water resources.

A Geophysics degree will enable you to study a mix of quantitative and descriptive disciplines that are highly-prized by employers. During your degree you will gain experience using the latest geophysical equipment in the field and also take advantage of the excellent computing facilities for laboratory based data processing, analysis and computer modelling. Our excellent links with industry help students find internships and employment after completing the degree.

Why study Geophysics at Southampton?

• As a leading geophysics university, geophysics at Southampton draws on expertise from a wide variety of disciplines from across the University as well as the National Oceanography Centre Southampton
• As we are based in a world-leading research institution there are a wide range of research opportunities and experiences available to our undergraduate students
• We also have strong links with a range of geophysical companies across all key discipline areas, which have resulted in some students securing summer internships and later employment
• Our degree programmes will enable you to study a mix of quantative and descriptive disciplines that are highly sought by employers
  
• Our degrees ensure you get valuable, career relevant fieldwork expertise

The National Student Survey (NSS)

In the National Student Survey, Geophysical Sciences consistently receives excellent results

97% of Geology and Geophysics students were satisfied or very satisfied with the overall quality of their course (NSS, 2017)