MRes Marine Geology and Geophysics: University of Southampton

Course Description

This taught postgraduate Masters degree programme will provide specialised training at a postgraduate level in marine geology and geophysics.

As a graduate scientist or engineer, you will gain broad knowledge of marine geological and geophysical techniques, and more specific advanced training in marine geophysical exploration techniques, mathematical modelling, geodynamics, coastal processes or palaeoceanographic expertise.

You will develop key skills in marine geophysical and geological data processing and analysis, and gain hands-on research experience through an advanced project with leading international researchers. The MRes differs from the MSc by focusing less on taught modules and more on the research project (about two-thirds of the year).

Programme Structure

Semester 1

Core modules

• Contemporary topics
• Introduction to marine geology

Plus one from

• Introduction to chemical oceanography
• Introduction to physical oceanography

Optional modules

• Applied and marine geophysics
• Coastal sediment dynamics
• Computational data analysis for geophysicists and ocean scientists
• Geodynamics and solid earth geophysics
• Microfossils, environments and time

Semester 2

Optional module

• Applied sediment dynamics
• Basin analysis
• Ecological modelling
• Global climate cycles
• High-resolution marine geophysics

Entry requirements

• Good second-class honours degree or equivalent in physical or environmental sciences, mathematics or engineering