This four-year course 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.When you graduate, you will be highly employable, with a wide range of skills that are highly prized by employers. Many of our graduates have gone on to work for local and multinational companies within sectors including geophysical exploration and services, geotechnical engineering, risk analysis and environmental consultancy.**Course Structure**Your first three years of the programme will follow the same profile as the BSc Geophysics programme, before you study a range of Master’s level modules in your final year. You also have the chance to do a substantial piece of independent research in a topic that inspires you.**Year 1**Our core compulsory module will introduce you to the general scientific principles governing geophysics. Multi-disciplinary modules from the wider Faculty of Science will give you the essential analytical skills you will need in the future – including areas such as probability, mechanics and modelling.**Year 2**As the course progresses you will study applied geophysics and continue to develop your mathematical knowledge. You will also enjoy more freedom to tailor your course around your own interests, choosing from a wide variety of modules.**Year 3**In your third year research project you’ll investigate a specialist area in professional depth with one-to-one support from an academic supervisor. You will also study a range of advanced modules from geophysical science as well as covering the wider aspects of the subject, in areas such as areas in geophysical hazards, meteorology and modelling and environmental processes.**Year 4**In your final year, you'll do an in-depth research project that will enable you to put everything you've learnt into practice. You'll also have the choice of a range of advanced modules, including field courses overseas, and topics in energy, climate science and Earth science.**Disclaimer**Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: **www.uea.ac.uk**