Geophysics, MEarthPhys (Hons)

Course summary

If you are curious about how our planet works and want to help solve some of our biggest global challenges, geophysics may be for you.What is geophysics?Geophysics is about understanding the complex interactions between the Earth's systems using physics. We explore everything from the Earth's core to the atmosphere.For example:

• Studying what causes natural disasters, like earthquakes and volcanoes.

• By using satellites and drones, we can collect data on how the Earth behaves using a process called remote sensing.

• Understanding the physics of environmental change to find ways to reduce the harmful impact of human activity.

• We can also predict human impacts on the rapidly changing climate by understanding how the atmosphere and oceans interact.

It is the interdisciplinarity nature of geophysics that defines much of what we do. It is also why geophysics plays an important role in creating a more sustainable future for everyone.What will I learn?Our (MEarthPhys) Geophysics will teach you to understand our world, so you can help protect its future.You will study the properties and forces, that act on planetary or even inter-planetary scales.For example:

• the microscopic properties of minerals

• large scale forces such as gravity and magnetism

• the inner workings of the Earth

We will train you in physical principles and mathematical techniques of geophysics.You will learn to apply these techniques to diverse fields, for example:

• monitoring the Earth's changing environment and climate

• mapping environmental pollution above and below ground

• measuring rock and soil properties before civil engineering work

• carbon capture, energy storage and management of water resources

• technological innovations to sustainably explore and manage the Earth's resources for society's needs

• understanding the behaviour of the Earth's deep interior

• understanding how the Earth and other planets have formed and changed over their lifetime

By studying this degree, you will learn from our wide range of experienced academics across a range of Earth science disciplines. Our research-led, industry-informed teaching makes your degree relevant to the world and helps make you highly employable.We have a hands on approach to learning, so you can develop valuable practical skills. Many of your activities are similar to what professionals do in the real world.

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