Geophysics Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Geophysics Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Geophysics is the study of the physical process that shape the Earth, including its composition, evolution and dynamics. We tackle this through a multidisciplinary course ranging from understanding Earth materials, through the internal processes that drive plate tectonics, volcanoes and earthquakes, to understanding atmosphere, weather and climate. This provides a firm foundation in geology, physics, mathematics and computing.
In their first two years all students study a common geophysics syllabus covering the fundamentals of mathematics, mechanics, electricity and magneti...
Geophysics is the study of the physical process that shape the Earth, including its composition, evolution and dynamics. We tackle this through a multidisciplinary course ranging from understanding Earth materials, through the internal processes that drive plate tectonics, volcanoes and earthquakes, to understanding atmosphere, weather and climate. This provides a firm foundation in geology, physics, mathematics and computing.
In their first two years all students study a common geophysics syllabus covering the fundamentals of mathematics, mechanics, electricity and magnetism, Earth materials, structural geology and tectonics, global geophysics and Earth processes. Theoretical studies are integrated with a large element of illustrative practical work both in the laboratory and in the field.
In the third year there are more advanced modules in seismology, geodynamics and global tectonics and there is the opportunity to specialise in, for example, the environmental aspects of the subject such as groundwater resources.
We take a modern approach to teaching, with modules based around laboratory practicals and theory workshops. Fieldwork provides the opportunity to develop independent and team skills and problem-solving abilities.
The BSc course is almost identical to the first three years of the MSci course.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-27
Campus
London, Bloomsbury
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A24-A01
Institution Code
U80
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Mathematics and Physics required. Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics and Geology/Geography preferred. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 30.0, offer-merit: 15.0
Pass in Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 30 credits at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit, all from Level 3 units. Please note, where subject specific requirements are stipulated at A level we may review your Access to HE syllabus to ensure you meet the subject specific requirements prior to a final decision being communicated.
Scottish Advanced Higher
(or AA at Advanced Higher and BBB at Higher). Mathematics and Physics required at Advanced Higher. Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics and Geology/Geography preferred.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
A score of 17 points in three higher level subjects including Mathematics and Physics, with no score lower than 5. The programme will accept either 'Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches' or 'Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation' at higher level. Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics and Geology/Geography preferred. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Not accepted
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Mathematics and Physics required. Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics and Geology/Geography preferred.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £42,700 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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