Developed on the back of a recognised need for qualified Geophysicists within industry, this unique programme is designed to expose students to the theory and practice of modern geophysics, with an emphasis on cutting edge techniques for understanding the structure, dynamics and composition of the Earth from the near surface to the deep interior. The content is broad-based and integrative with a strong focus on the quantitative aspects of geophysical data analysis and interpretation.

1. MSc Geophysics
12 month on-
campus course,
September start
Dedicated
homeroom with
high-spec PCs
Fieldwork using
AUGER kit, industry-
standard software,
mentorship,
conferences

2. What will you study?
1st Half Session 2nd Half Session Summer
Earth Physics
Structure and
Processes
Near Surface and
Environmental
Geophysics
Time Series
Analysis and
Inverse Theory
Seismology and
Earth Imaging
Borehole
Geophysics and 4D
reservoir modelling
Seismic acquisition
and processing
Machine learning in
Geophysics
Applied, Industry
and Research
Geophysics Belfast
field
course
Project in
Geophysics

3. What will you study?
1st Half Session 2nd Half Session Summer
Earth Physics
Structure and
Processes
Near Surface and
Environmental
Geophysics
Time Series
Analysis and
Inverse Theory
Borehole
Geophysics and 4D
reservoir modelling
Seismic acquisition
and processing
Machine learning in
Geophysics
Applied, Industry
and Research
Geophysics Belfast
field
course
Project in
Geophysics
Seismology and
Earth Imaging

4. What will you study?
1st Half Session 2nd Half Session Summer
Earth Physics
Structure and
Processes
Near Surface and
Environmental
Geophysics
Time Series
Analysis and
Inverse Theory
Borehole
Geophysics and 4D
reservoir modelling
Seismic acquisition
and processing
Machine learning in
Geophysics
Applied, Industry
and Research
Geophysics Belfast
field
course
Project in
Geophysics
Seismology and
Earth Imaging

5. Belfast field course

6. What will you study?
1st Half Session 2nd Half Session Summer
Earth Physics
Structure and
Processes
Near Surface and
Environmental
Geophysics
Time Series
Analysis and
Inverse Theory
Borehole
Geophysics and 4D
reservoir modelling
Seismic acquisition
and processing
Machine learning in
Geophysics
Applied, Industry
and Research
Geophysics Belfast
field
course
Project in
Geophysics
Seismology and
Earth Imaging

7. Project in Geophysics
2020: The mantle
transition zone of the
British Isles
2020: Seismicity in
northern Borneo
2022: Imaging a
volcano in Java
2022: Impacts
recorded on Mars
2021: Cryobots on
Europa
2020: GPR on
the Moon
2021: Investigating
fractures in geothermal
settings
2021: Machine
Learning to identify
lithology in well logs
2021: Gravity surveying for
geothermal exploration and
monitoring
2022: Studying groundwater
storage using resistivity and
Induced polarisation
2022: Ambient noise composition
at Groningen gas field
2021: Seismic interpretation and
re-evaluation of hydrocarbon
potential in Angola

8. GEOPHYSICS
Engineering
Physics
Maths
Geology
Geophysics Plant sciences
Oceanography
Varied undergraduate degrees and work experience
Who takes the programme?

9. GEOPHYSICS
Engineering
Physics
Maths
Geology
Geophysics Plant sciences
Oceanography
Varied undergraduate degrees and work experience
…and where do they end up?
PhD
Passive seismology
Geothermal
Hydrogeophysics
Space weather
Industry/
Government
Other
Oil and Gas
Mining
Marine Surveys
Teaching
Digital technology
CCS