2015/16 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue

MSc Exploration Geophysics

Total credits: 180

Entry requirements:

An upper second class honours degree or better in geological, geophysical, or environmental sciences, physics, mathematics, mining, or related discipline.

Mathematics to the level of University "first-year maths for engineering and physics" is normally required, with a high grade at A-Level or equivalent as a minimum. Lower qualifications may be considered on an ad hoc basis supported by relevant industrial experience. Equivalent overseas qualifications are eligible also.

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

School of Earth and Environment

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

School of Earth and Environment

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences and Environmental Studies (ES3)

Programme specification:

The programme will allow students to:

• develop a broad range of knowledge in order to allow professional practice in exploration geophysics, in either an academic or industrial context;
• be trained in relevant field and desk-based techniques for the practice of exploration geophysics;
• develop knowledge, appreciation and critical analysis of geological context to the application of geophysical exploration methods;
• gain an in-depth knowledge of Exploration Geophysics;
• develop numeracy skills essential to the professional practice of Exploration Geophysics;
• develop teamwork and professional skills essential to successful project completion in a professional exploration geophysical setting.

To fulfil these aims, the degree programme comprises:
• a 'core' of taught-course modules focussed on the theory, principles and practice of geophysical techniques;
• specialised 'module groups', focussed on the context and applications of geophysical methods, to hydrocarbon exploration;
• an independent project.

The strengths of the degree programme include:
• a learning experience within an environment of nationally and internationally recognised active research
• developed multi-disciplinary links within the School (eg Engineering geology, structural geology, hydrogeology)
• strong links with industry and other external institutions (eg government agencies, other HEIs) allowing participation by industry in class-based teaching
• an extensive inventory, regularly modernized and expanded, of field geophysical equipment
• extensive participation by industry in the provision of MSc dissertation projects
• extensive availability of industry-standard software for both taught-course and project work
• industrially-funded scholarships for UK and EC students.

Students who have fewer than 90 credits from their taught modules in June will be required to either:
1. Defer the start of their dissertation/project to the next academic session, pending the outcome of their re-sits in August;
or, if they have 60 credits or less
2. Re-sit their failed modules in August, for the maximum award of a PG Dip

For the award of MSc. in Exploration Geophysics, a minimum of 150 credits must be accrued by successful completion of modules, and modules constituting the remaining 30 or less credits must be awarded marks of 40 or better.

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[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Last updated: 25/02/2016

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