MSci Geophysics with a Year Abroad
About this course
MSci in Geophysics with a Year Abroad, a four-year earth sciences degree focused on the physical study of planetary systems and environmental processes. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes a compulsory third year spent living and studying at a partner university abroad in Australasia, North America or Europe. Year 1 introduces foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as OUR WORLD, SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS, EARTH SYSTEMS, and COMPUTATION AND MODELLING. Year 2 builds further scientific and computational skills through modules like RESEARCH PRACTICE, FURTHER MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, and FLUID FLOW - THEORY AND COMPUTATION. Optional modules in year 2 and later years allow students to explore diverse subjects such as METEOROLOGY, INSIDE THE EARTH, VOLCANOES AND EARTHQUAKES, and RENEWABLE ENERGY. Year 4 involves advanced study and independent research through compulsory modules including MSCI RESEARCH PROJECT and MODELLING ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESSES, alongside a wide range of optional topics.
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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
- YEAR ABROAD
- 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
- METEOROLOGY
- THE OCEAN SYSTEM
- INSIDE THE EARTH
- GEOMORPHIC SYSTEMS
- EARTH'S CRITICAL ZONE
- QUANTUM THEORY
- STELLAR PHYSICS
- MARINE SCIENCES FIELDCOURSE
- RENEWABLE ENERGY
- FOUNDATIONS OF DATA SCIENCE
- VOLCANOES AND EARTHQUAKES
- GIS SKILLS FOR PROJECT WORK
- BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES
- ENERGY TRANSITIONS
- MSCI RESEARCH PROJECT
- MODELLING ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESSES
- PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS WITH ADVANCED TOPICS
- ADVANCED COMPUTATIONAL METHODS
- CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT
- SCIENCE OF CLIMATE CHANGE
- ADVANCED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
- SOLAR ENERGY ENGINEERING WITH ADVANCED TOPICS
- GIS FOR MANAGING ECOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
- ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING
- HAZARDS AND SOCIETY
- DATA MINING
- PATHWAYS TO NET ZERO
- NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY WITH ADVANCED TOPICS
- STATISTICS AND MODELLING FOR SCIENTISTS USING R
- GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
- FLUIDS ENGINEERING FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY
- RESEARCH TOPICS IN EARTH SCIENCE
- GEOSCIENCES FIELDCOURSE: GREECE
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Geophysics with a Year Abroad 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 with a Year Abroad 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 with a Year Abroad 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 with a Year Abroad at University of East Anglia?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 127 UCAS points.
Does MSci Geophysics with a Year Abroad at University of East Anglia include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on MSci Geophysics with a Year Abroad at University of East Anglia?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.