Norwich,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSci Geophysics with a Year Abroad in Norwich United Kingdom | University of East Anglia
University of East Anglia
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Norwich United Kingdom
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Qualification
Undergraduate Masters
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
26,100
(c. USD34,964.87)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
This four-year program fosters a lasting passion for understanding Earth's systems and processes. You'll examine how our planet's interconnected systems shape the environment while gaining insight into contemporary challenges affecting our future. The degree includes an exciting option to spend your third year abroad at partner universities in Australasia, North America, or Europe, immersing yourself in new cultures while studying geophysics from different academic perspectives. Throughout the program, you'll master mathematical methods and develop analytical skills for interpreting physical environments. The curriculum emphasizes cutting-edge research topics while providing thorough training in research methodologies and their constraints. You'll cultivate independent thinking and creative problem-solving abilities through hands-on research projects.
Fieldwork forms a core component, with opportunities to work in diverse geological settings. Field courses train you in advanced technological methods like seismic and gravity analysis, electromagnetic measurements, and ground-penetrating radar studies. Our interdisciplinary program combines expertise from Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, and Computing Sciences, offering exceptional flexibility to focus on your preferred specialization. You can concentrate on geological geophysics, natural hazards, atmospheric sciences, oceanography - or blend these disciplines. Graduates emerge with highly marketable skills valued across industries, with alumni securing positions in geophysical exploration, engineering geology, risk assessment, and environmental consulting for both local and international organizations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A Levels
AAB including Mathematics. A-Level General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted. Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. If you are taking an EPQ and three A-levels, we may offer you a one grade reduction on our advertised typical offer alongside an A in the EPQ.
T Levels
Obtain an overall Pass including an A in the core of the T Level and a Distinction in the Occupational Specialism. Acceptable subjects are Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction or Science.
BTEC
DDD plus B at A-Level Mathematics. Excludes Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration. See below for accepted subjects and combinations.
Contextual Offer
A Level BBB including Mathematics. A-Level General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted. Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element.
BTEC L3 Extended Diploma DDM in Applied Science, or Applied Science (Medical Science), Environmental Sustainability or Countryside Management plus B at A-Level Mathematics.
UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes.
Scottish Highers
AAAAA including Mathematics
Scottish Advanced Highers
BBC including Mathematics. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.
Irish Leaving Certificate
4 subjects at H2, 2 subjects at H3 including Mathematics
Access to HE Diploma
Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 36 credits at Level 3 and Merit in 9 credits at Level 3 including 12 credits in Mathematics.
International Baccalaureate
33 including HL5 in Mathematics.
GCSE
You are required to have Mathematics and English Language at a minimum of Grade C or Grade 4 or above at GCSE.
English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
IELTS:6.0overall (minimum5.5in all components)
TOEFL IBT - 79 (Reading 18,Writing 17 , Listening 17, Speaking 20).
Pearson Academic English - 64 overall with minimum of 59 in each component.
AAB including Mathematics. A-Level General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted. Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. If you are taking an EPQ and three A-levels, we may offer you a one grade reduction on our advertised typical offer alongside an A in the EPQ.
T Levels
Obtain an overall Pass including an A in the core of the T Level and a Distinction in the Occupational Specialism. Acceptable subjects are Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction or Science.
BTEC
DDD plus B at A-Level Mathematics. Excludes Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration. See below for accepted subjects and combinations.
Contextual Offer
A Level BBB including Mathematics. A-Level General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted. Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element.
BTEC L3 Extended Diploma DDM in Applied Science, or Applied Science (Medical Science), Environmental Sustainability or Countryside Management plus B at A-Level Mathematics.
UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes.
Scottish Highers
AAAAA including Mathematics
Scottish Advanced Highers
BBC including Mathematics. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.
Irish Leaving Certificate
4 subjects at H2, 2 subjects at H3 including Mathematics
Access to HE Diploma
Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 36 credits at Level 3 and Merit in 9 credits at Level 3 including 12 credits in Mathematics.
International Baccalaureate
33 including HL5 in Mathematics.
GCSE
You are required to have Mathematics and English Language at a minimum of Grade C or Grade 4 or above at GCSE.
English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
IELTS:6.0overall (minimum5.5in all components)
TOEFL IBT - 79 (Reading 18,Writing 17 , Listening 17, Speaking 20).
Pearson Academic English - 64 overall with minimum of 59 in each component.
Tuition
GBP
26,100