**This degree leads to a Masters level qualification and is professionally accredited by the Geological Society of London. As well as your main Imperial degree, you will also receive the award of the Associateship of the Royal School of Mines on completion of this course.**
By studying the Earths internal core, crust, oceans, atmosphere, and the solar system, we can gain a better understanding of how our planet works.
This course explores how maths, physics and computer modelling can all be used to help further our knowledge of Earth processes.
You’ll comb...
**This degree leads to a Masters level qualification and is professionally accredited by the Geological Society of London. As well as your main Imperial degree, you will also receive the award of the Associateship of the Royal School of Mines on completion of this course.**<br/><br/>By studying the Earths internal core, crust, oceans, atmosphere, and the solar system, we can gain a better understanding of how our planet works.<br/><br/>This course explores how maths, physics and computer modelling can all be used to help further our knowledge of Earth processes.<br/><br/>You’ll combine traditional observational and field skills with numerical and analytical fundamental science to understand the Earth more quantitatively.<br/><br/>You’ll benefit from our internationally leading research programme, as well as lectures and case studies from business and academic leaders.<br/><br/>Our courses place a strong emphasis on fieldwork, where you’ll learn essential skills and apply your knowledge in real-world settings. This includes the opportunity to build your familiarity with using technical equipment on a fieldwork trip to Cyprus.<br/><br/>To prepare yourself for using specialist electronic mapping packages, you’ll also complete a variety of computing modules.<br/><br/>You’ll spend your third year at one of our partner universities abroad.<br/><br/>This will enable you to challenge yourself in a different academic environment before you return to Imperial for your final year.<br/><br/>Your studies will culminate in the completion of a research project or dissertation, where you’ll explore an aspect of geophysics in greater details.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
28/09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F664
Institution Code
I50
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherNot Accepted Access to HE DiplomaNot Accepted International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme38 Our minimum entry standard is 38 points overall, to include: 6 in Mathematics* at higher level 6 in Physics at higher level 6 in a third subject at higher level Additionally: an appropriate modern foreign language grade 2 higher level, or grade 3 standard level. *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Not Accepted Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,D3,D3 Must include: D3 in Mathematics D3 in Physics A levelA,A,A Must include: A in Mathematics A in Physics General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted. If you are made an offer you will be required to achieve a pass in the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer. Please note you are required to demonstrate competency in a relevant foreign language where placements are at institutions which teach in a language other than English. T LevelNot Accepted |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £40,940 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |