Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - Geophysics with a Placement Year

With a geophysics degree at UEA, students will explore geophysics in the context of the entire Earth system.  Study the Earth’s many processes, from the seas and skies to the deep interior, and learn about the way they shape our environment. Students will have the choice of a significant range of diverse modules, with a particularly strong emphasis on geophysical hazards and geo-resources for a sustainable future. They will also have the opportunity to spend a year gaining valuable experience on a work placement. 

Geophysics offers practical solutions to some of the most significant challenges facing our planet, such as environmental sustainability, resource exploration, and natural hazard assessment. At UEA, students will develop key geophysical skills through exciting fieldwork and interdisciplinary study. This degree will unlock a wide range of career paths, from working in environmental consulting and energy exploration to contributing to future-shaping research in academia. Geophysics graduates from UEA are highly sought after in industries. UEA is one of the best places to study it – they are ranked in the top 20 for Geophysics by “QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023”.   

This four-year course will inspire a lifelong understanding of the way the Earth works. Students will explore how the whole Earth system, and its interactions, shape our environment. They will engage in a significant amount of fieldwork in various geological environments where they will learn to use a variety of state-of-the-art geophysical instruments and software, including seismic, electrical and magnetic imaging tools, ground-penetrating radar, and advanced modelling techniques. Students will also develop practical skills that are in high demand across industries.