Program Overview
The Geology at University of Southampton is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 48 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Geology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 19,725 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Geology programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Earth materials
- IT communication, field and laboratory skills
- Introduction to ocean biogeochemistry
- Earth and ocean system
- Macromolecules of Life
- Fundamentals of Modern Chemistry I for Biological, Earth, Marine, Environmental, and Physical Scientists
- The Earth System
- The development of archaeological and anthropological thought
- Quantitative Earth and Ocean Science
- Introductory Mathematics for Chemists and Oceanographers
- Introduction to Mathematical Methods.
- Dynamic earth
- IT communication, field and laboratory skills
- The living Earth
- Physical oceanography I
- Introduction to marine ecology
- Ecology and Evolution
- Geomorphological Processes
- Archaeological methods for fieldwork and analysis.
- Igneous and metamorphic petrology
- Geochemistry
- Structural Geology, Exploration Geophysics, GIS and Remote Sensing
- Key Skills and Fieldwork for Geologists.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- AAB grade A levels or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University, the A grades to be from two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Maths or Physics.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 19,725 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 19,725 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Southampton directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Southampton
University of Southampton
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Southampton is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-28
- Language English
- Duration 48 months