Geophysics is the application of physical principles to the study of the structure and dynamics of the Earth and increasingly other planets. Geophysics has many practical applications and forms an essential part of the economic exploitation of hydrocarbon and mineral resources. Geophysicists are also involved with assessing and mitigating natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis.
The Geophysics with Geology degree shows progression from the first year through to the third year. In the first year, you share the compulsory modules with the other degree courses, but it also includes additional compulsory modules which specialise in Mathematics and Physics. In the second and third years, you deal with material that is specialist, numerically based and at the cutting-edge of geophysical research.
Graduates from this degree have secured employment across the geoscience sector, within the mineral exploration and extraction industries, in petroleum exploration companies, and with environmental and hydro-geological industries. The advanced quantitative skills developed during this course can provide a strong base for securing employment outside geoscience, for example, in finance, insurance and banking.
**Year 1 Compulsory modules:**
Earth Materials
Understanding Earth Sciences
Field Studies
Further Mathematics for Geoscientists
Geoinformatics.
**Year 2 Compulsory modules:**
Fieldwork (Geophysical)
Geophysical Methods for Geoscientists
Geophysical Data Applications
Structural Geology and Tectonics.
**Year 3 Compulsory modules:**
Dissertation
Advanced Geophysics
Earth Structure and Dynamics.
We review course structures and core content (in light of e.g. external and student feedback) every year, and will publish finalised core requirements for 2020 entry from September 2019.
For more information on this course, including a list of all optional modules, please see our website.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1
Compulsory modules:
Earth Materials
Understanding Earth Sciences
Field Studies
Further Mathematics for Geoscientists
Geoinformatics.
Year 2
Compulsory modules:
Fieldwork (Geophysical)
Geophysical Methods for Geoscientists
Geophysical Data Applications
Structural Geology and Tectonics.
Optional modules:
Hydrology and Climate
Igneous and Metamorphic Geochemistry and Petrology
Sedimentary Environments and Paleoecology
Modelling Earth Processes
Up to two modules from another academic department.
Year 3
Compulsory modules:
Dissertation
Advanced Geophysics
Earth Structure and Dynamics.
Optional modules:
Petrology, Geochemistry and Global Tectonics
Earth System and Climate
Geological Evolution and Petroleum Systems of the British Isles
Volcanology and Magmatism
Deformation Processes of the Lithosphere
Environmental Geochemistry
Earth Sciences into Schools
Environmental Management.
Please note that the list of optional modules available in any year will vary depending on available teaching staff. The lists above provide an example of the type of modules which may be offered.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
F662
Institution code:
D86
Campus Name:
Stephenson College
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Including two Sciences. One of these must be Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
Specific subjects/grades required for entry:
Two Science subjects. One of these subjects must be Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
Specific subjects excluded for entry:
Critical Thinking and General Studies.
Information:
Applicants taking Science A-levels that include a practical component will be required to take and pass this as a condition of entry. This refers only to English A Levels.
Departments will normally make offers based on Advanced Highers. In the absence of 3 Advanced Highers, where these are not offered by the applicant’s school, offers comprising of Advanced Highers and Highers or a number of Highers may be made on a case by case basis.
We require 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 (or equivalent). Applicants may be required to meet additional subject-specific requirements for particular courses at Durham.
Two Science subjects required. To include Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
General information on subjects/grades required for entry:
Seventeen points (6, 6, 5) at Higher Level including two Science subjects.
Under the new scheme we will accept HL Maths Analysis and Approaches or HL Maths Applications and Interpretation.
General information on subjects/grades required for entry:
To include two Science subjects.
Our contextual offer for this programme is A level BBB/ABC (or equivalent). To find out if you’re eligible, please visit: www.dur.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/contextualoffers/.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.dur.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/entry/
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
87%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
75%
Go onto work and study:
91%
Fees and funding
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
EU
28500.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
International
28500.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
The Palatine Centre
Stockton Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Durham
DH1 3LE
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