MSci Geophysics
About this course
MSci in Geophysics, an undergraduate degree centred on the physical and mathematical study of Earth systems, processes and internal structure. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The curriculum includes an independent project in the third year and a substantial research project in the fourth year. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Earth Systems, Computation And Modelling, Mathematical Methods For Science And Engineering, and Data And Research Skills B. The second year progresses with compulsory training in Research Practice, Further Mathematical Methods For Science And Engineering, and Fluid Flow - Theory And Computation, alongside a selection of optional topics. The third year centres on the Independent Project and Modelling Environmental Processes, complemented by optional modules covering diverse earth and environmental sciences. The final year involves an advanced MSci Research Project, supported by specialised optional modules such as Data Mining, Advanced Artificial Intelligence, and Advanced Computational Methods.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB 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
- EARTH'S CRITICAL ZONE
- GIS SKILLS FOR PROJECT WORK
- VOLCANOES AND EARTHQUAKES
- ENERGY TRANSITIONS
- STELLAR PHYSICS
- RENEWABLE ENERGY
- GEOMORPHIC SYSTEMS
- BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES
- INDEPENDENT PROJECT
- MODELLING ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESSES
- 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
- GEOSCIENCES FIELDCOURSE: GREECE
- GIS SKILLS FOR PROJECT WORK
- VOLCANOES AND EARTHQUAKES
- METEOROLOGY
- THE OCEAN SYSTEM
- GEOMORPHIC SYSTEMS
- MSCI RESEARCH PROJECT
- DATA MINING
- FLUIDS ENGINEERING FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY
- ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING
- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
- SOLAR ENERGY ENGINEERING WITH ADVANCED TOPICS
- CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT
- HAZARDS AND SOCIETY
- PATHWAYS TO NET ZERO
- STATISTICS AND MODELLING FOR SCIENTISTS USING R
- GIS FOR MANAGING ECOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
- GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
- NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY WITH ADVANCED TOPICS
- PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS WITH ADVANCED TOPICS
- RESEARCH TOPICS IN EARTH SCIENCE
- ADVANCED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
- SCIENCE OF CLIMATE CHANGE
- ADVANCED COMPUTATIONAL METHODS
- GEOSCIENCES FIELDCOURSE: GREECE
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci 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 MSci 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 MSci 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 MSci Geophysics at University of East Anglia?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 127 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MSci Geophysics at University of East Anglia?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.