MESci (Hons)Geology and Geophysics

Study location	United Kingdom, Liverpool
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	MESci (Hons)
Course code	F641

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) - good results in Mathematics - good results in Physics The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band) TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 88-89 or above, with at least 21 in Listening and Writing, 22 in Reading and 23 in Speaking CAE: 176 points overall with no component less than 162

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	liverpool.ac.uk/..sics-mesci-hons/overview

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Programme Year One

A strong feature of Years One and Two is the acquisition of fundamentals in Maths, Physics, Geology and Geophysics supported by an integrated approach to transferable skills conveyed through the tutorial system. Students take the following compulsory modules:

Study Skills and GIS
Introduction to Field Geology
Earth Structure and Plate Tectonics
Introduction to Sedimentary Rocks and Fossils
Introduction to Structural Geology and Geological Maps
Newtonian Dynamics
Maths for Physics 1
Maths for Physics 2

Fieldwork:

1 day in North England (Autumn)
8 days in Pembrokeshire (Easter)

Programme Year Two

Students take the following compulsory modules:

Minerals, Magmas and Volcanoes
Geophysical Mathematics and Potential Theory
Exploration Geophysics
Seismology and Computing
Structural Geology and Interpretation of Geological Maps
Field Mapping Techniques
Dynamic Stratigraphy
Electromagnetism

One option from:

Magmatism and Volcanic Hazards
Deep Earth Mineralisation Systems

Fieldwork:

15 days Geological Mapping Training in Spain (Easter)

Programme Year Three

Students take the following compulsory modules:

Metamorphism and Crustal Evolution
Environmental Geophysics
Quantitative tectonics
Exploration Geophysics and Signal Processing
Advanced Field Techniques
Field Project Dissertation
Volcano, earthquake and tsunami geophysics
Science communication

Fieldwork:

13 days Advanced Field Techniques in Donegal in the summer between Years Two and Three

Project:

Geological Field Project and Dissertation (35 days fieldwork in the summer between Years Two and Three). Dissertation write-up in Semester One, Year Three.

Programme Year Four

Students take the following compulsory modules:

Geophysical Project (Masters level)
Geophysical Data Modelling
Geophysical Exploration Techniques (Masters level)

One option from:

Geodynamics Field Class
Geohazards and Risk Mitigation
Mineral Deposits in Space and Time
Rock Deformation

Fieldwork:

14 days in Tenerife (winter)
Optional seven day Geodynamics field class in Spain (Easter)

Project:

Field, laboratory or computer-based Advanced Geophysics project.

Career opportunities

There has never been a better time to study Earth Sciences. Many of the fundamental questions of our times will be answered by geoscientists, as we seek to provide sustainable resources for the world’s population, as well as predict and mitigate climate change and natural hazards by building a better understanding of the planet on which we live.

The majority of our recent graduates have gained employment within a degree-related field or continued within further education after graduation. We have close links with geoscience and environmental industries ensuring that our degrees properly equip you for future employment. The truly interdisciplinary nature of our degrees additionally makes graduates in the Earth Sciences highly sought after by other employment sectors.