Develop the geophysical skills needed to understand the Earth’s subsurface, for a challenging yet rewarding career within energy, environmental and engineering.
Understanding the Earth's internal structure is essential for tackling some of the world’s most pressing energy and environmental challenges. Geophysicists play a vital role in locating and managing the resources that society depends on, from groundwater and critical minerals to geothermal energy and other subsurface energy resources.
They’re also central to emerging technologies that support our shift to a more sustainable future, including carbon capture and storage, underground energy storage and environmental monitoring. Their expertise helps us manage resources sustainably, build resilient infrastructure and protect the environment.
With our Geophysics in Energy and Environment MSc, you’ll explore what it’s like to work as a professional geophysicist in a rapidly evolving field.
You’ll develop advanced training in investigating and understanding Earth’s structure and composition, as well as hands-on experience of industry-standard survey methods, such as seismic, radar, and geoelectrical analysis. You’ll then learn to integrate these approaches with geological interpretation, geospatial data and modern computational techniques to solve real-world challenges.
As the world increasingly turns to subsurface resource management, environmental monitoring and low-carbon energy technologies, upon graduation, you’ll be able to contribute your geophysics expertise to meet this demand across various sectors worldwide.
Why study at Leeds? Join our highly-ranked University: Study at a university ranked 12th in the world for geophysics, with more than 60 years of teaching and research expertise and learn from internationally recognised experts whose work directly informs your studies. Get hands-on experience: Develop expertise in industry-standard geophysical methods, including seismic, radar, and geoelectrical methods, while also gaining experience in modern computational approaches, data analysis and machine learning applications. Stand out with your own project : Complete an independent research project focused on a genuine scientific or industry challenge. You could be collaborating with external partners, which can lead to internship opportunities or further research. Expert facilities: Access specialist facilities and equipment, including modern software and a wide range of industry-standard geophysical survey instrumentation. Real-world industry experience: Build professional networks and industry connections through regular engagement with employers and researchers, and gain real-world industry experience through our two-week online Global Industry Programme . A diverse teaching environment: Benefit from expertise from the School’s Institute of Applied Geoscience and Institute of Geophysics and Tectonics , both recognised for research excellence and industry engagement. Geophysics in Energy and Environment MSc builds on the long-established expertise of our former Exploration Geophysics MSc, with a curriculum focused on the evolving energy and environmental challenges facing society.
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