Geophysics University of East Anglia

Overview

This four-year Geophysics course at the University of East Anglia  will inspire a lifelong interest, knowledge and understanding of the way the Earth works. You’ll explore how the whole Earth system and its interactions control our environment and develop an understanding of the issues that threaten our future.

Approximately one third of your degree will be spent studying mathematical techniques and gaining the skills necessary to analyse the physical environment. You’ll develop a critical awareness of issues at the frontier of research, along with a comprehensive understanding of research methods and their limitations. You will learn self-direction and originality in applying knowledge, solving problems and conducting research.

You’ll get involved in a significant amount of fieldwork in many different geological environments. During your field courses you’ll learn to use a variety of technological equipment and techniques – including seismic and gravity investigations, magnetic and electrical measurements, or ground-penetrating radar surveys.

Our geophysics degrees are run jointly by the School of Environmental Sciences and the School of Mathematics, and in collaboration with the School of Computing Sciences. So you’ll benefit from a broad choice of subject material to engage with, as well as the chance to specialise in your field of interest to an advanced level. You can bias your degree towards geological geophysics, geohazards, meteorology and climatology or oceanography – or study a combination of them all.

Careers

• Water Management
• Resource Exploration
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Risk Analysis
• Environmental Consultancy
• Hazard Management