Geophysics (Hons) University of East Anglia

Overview

This three-year Geophysics (Hons) course at the University of East Anglia  explores questions such as: What happens inside a volcano? How can we forecast earthquakes and mitigate their impact? Why do we experience extreme weather? How can we make the transition to sustainable and secure energy? With a geophysics degree at UEA, you’ll explore geophysics in the context of the entire Earth system.  

You’ll study the Earth’s many processes, from the seas and skies to the deep interior, and learn about the ways they shape our environment. You’ll 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.   

This three-year course will inspire a lifelong understanding of the way the Earth works. You’ll explore how the whole Earth system, and its interactions, shape our environment. You’ll engage in a significant amount of fieldwork where you’ll 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. You’ll also develop practical skills that are in high demand across industries.

After the Course

After graduating, you could follow in the footsteps of past graduates and go into sectors such as water management, resource exploration, geotechnical engineering, risk analysis, environmental consultancy, hazard management or teaching. 

Alternatively, you could continue your studies with a taught Master's degree such as the MSc in Environmental Science or a research degree such as a PhD. 

To get your career off to the best start, our Careers Service runs annual Environmental Science events. These include alumni-led presentations and workshops across a range of sectors, including industry, government and academia. 

Careers

Examples of careers that you could enter include: 

• Water management 
• Resource exploration 
• Geotechnical engineering 
• Risk analysis 
• Environmental consultancy 
• Hazard management