
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 £2,000Geography 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 £10,000Southampton 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 £5,000Southampton Electronics and Computer Science Global Scholarship
There are 12 scholarships for £5000 each.
Up to £5,000Southampton 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
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Southampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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