University of Southampton

Geology (MSci)

University of SouthamptonSouthampton, United Kingdom

Course overview

On this MSci Geology course, you'll explore the Earth in depth and develop an advanced understanding of how it functions as a complex, interconnected system. You'll study the processes that have shaped our planet over billions of years, from plate tectonics and volcanism to climate change and ocean dynamics. You'll also gain specialist knowledge in environmental geoscience, resource management, and marine geology.

This geology master's will help you learn how to address some of the biggest global challenges, such as sustainable resources, climate change, and geohazards. Through your studies you'll: combine classroom learning with practical laboratory work and field-based training complete residential field courses and independent mapping projects in the UK and abroad have access to world-class analytical facilities and laboratories work alongside leading researchers and gain the skills to lead scientific investigations create your own advanced research project within the University or

Key highlights

  • Specialist knowledge in environmental geoscience, resource management and marine geology
  • Residential field courses and independent mapping projects in the UK and abroad
  • Access to world-class analytical facilities and laboratories
  • Work alongside leading researchers and learn to lead scientific investigations
  • Design your own advanced research project
  • Classroom learning combined with laboratory work and field-based training

Entry requirements

  • A-level: AAB — AAB including two accepted sciences (minimum of grade B) Acceptable science subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, Statistics, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography and Geolo…
  • A-level: ABB — to include including two accepted science subject and grade A in the EPQ; with EPQ
  • A-level: AA — to include to include two accepted science subjects

Scholarships

  • Biological Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Business School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Economic, Social and Political Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Education School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Engineering Global Talent Scholarship

    Up to 5 scholarships of £2,000 are available to international students for the first 3 years of study on an undergraduate degree within the School of Engineering.

    Up to £2,000
  • Geography and Environmental Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Health Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Law School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Ocean and Earth Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Psychology Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • School of Mathematical Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Southampton Arts and Humanities Deans Global Talent Scholarship

    Successful applicants will get £10,000 towards their tuition fees.

    Up to £10,000
  • Southampton Chemistry Deans International Scholarship

    If you are awarded this scholarship, you'll get £5,000 towards your tuition fees in your first year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Southampton Electronics and Computer Science Global Scholarship

    There are 12 scholarships for £5000 each.

    Up to £5,000
  • Southampton Physics and Astronomy Achievement Scholarship

    The scholarships are renewable for subsequent years of study (subject to continuing academic performance) for up to £20,000 total. There are 10 stipend scholarships of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Geologist
  • Environmental geoscientist
  • Marine geologist
  • Engineering geologist
  • Hydrogeologist
  • Geohazards specialist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £30,300 per year

Admission

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