BSc Geophysics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Geophysics, an earth sciences degree studying planetary structure, physical processes and environmental systems through mathematical and computational methods. Core topics include Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course culminates in an independent project. The first year covers foundational principles through Earth Systems, Computation and Modelling, and Mathematical Methods for Science and Engineering. The second year progresses to advanced techniques with Research Practice, Further Mathematical Methods for Science and Engineering, and Fluid Flow - Theory and Computation, alongside optional choices such as Inside the Earth, Volcanoes and Earthquakes, and GIS Skills for Project Work. The final year centres on the compulsory Independent Project and Modelling Environmental Processes, while optional modules allow study in areas like Artificial Intelligence, Earth Resources, and Climate and Weather Prediction.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including Mathematics.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 66%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 30%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 15%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 220 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 48%
- London: 12%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- OUR WORLD
- SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS
- EARTH SYSTEMS
- COMPUTATION AND MODELLING
- MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- DATA AND RESEARCH SKILLS B
- RESEARCH PRACTICE
- FURTHER MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- FLUID FLOW - THEORY AND COMPUTATION
- INSIDE THE EARTH
- METEOROLOGY
- THE OCEAN SYSTEM
- QUANTUM THEORY
- FOUNDATIONS OF DATA SCIENCE
- MARINE SCIENCES FIELDCOURSE
- GIS SKILLS FOR PROJECT WORK
- VOLCANOES AND EARTHQUAKES
- ENERGY TRANSITIONS
- STELLAR PHYSICS
- RENEWABLE ENERGY
- GEOMORPHIC SYSTEMS
- EARTH'S CRITICAL ZONE
- BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES
- MODELLING ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESSES
- INDEPENDENT PROJECT
- ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS
- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
- CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT
- ENERGY AND PEOPLE
- EARTH RESOURCES
- HAZARDS AND SOCIETY
- THE PHYSICS OF THE UNIVERSE
- GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
- CLIMATE AND WEATHER PREDICTION
- GIS SKILLS FOR PROJECT WORK
- VOLCANOES AND EARTHQUAKES
- METEOROLOGY
- THE OCEAN SYSTEM
- GEOMORPHIC SYSTEMS
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Geophysics at University of East Anglia earn?
The median salary is £29,500 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £39,500. The £31,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Earth sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Geophysics at University of East Anglia do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Geophysics at University of East Anglia?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Geophysics at University of East Anglia?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 127 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Geophysics at University of East Anglia?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.