Physics with Geophysics

    Physics with Geophysics

    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 42,522 / year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 28, 2026

    Physics with Geophysics

    About

    About this course

    Study this programme and gain a range of transferable skills that will put you at the forefront of modern physics while discovering how planet Earth works and how we use physics to image its static and dynamic subsurface, from inner core to crust.

    Requirements

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS
    6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5
    TOEFL iBT
    78 overall, with minimum scores of listening 17, writing 17, reading 17 and speaking 19. TOEFL Home Edition not accepted.
    Duolingo English Test
    115 overall, with speaking, reading and writing not less than 105, and listening not below 100
    Pearson PTE Academic
    59 overall, with no component below 59
    LanguageCert Academic
    65 overall, with no skill below 60
    Cambridge IGCSE First Language English 0500
    Grade C overall, with a minimum of grade 2 in speaking and listening. Speaking and listening must be separately endorsed on the certificate.
    Cambridge IGCSE First Language English 0990
    Grade 4 overall, with Merit in speaking and listening
    Cambridge IGCSE Second Language English 0510/0511
    0510: Grade C overall, with a minimum of grade 2 in speaking. Speaking must be separately endorsed on the certificate. 0511: Grade C overall.
    Cambridge IGCSE Second Language English 0993/0991
    0993: Grade 5 overall, with a minimum of grade 2 in speaking. Speaking must be separately endorsed on the certificate. 0991: Grade 5 overall.
    Cambridge ESOL Level 2/3 Advanced
    169 overall, with no paper below 162
    International Baccalaureate English A: Literature or Language & Literature
    Grade 4 at Standard Level or grade 4 at Higher Level
    International Baccalaureate English B
    Grade 6 at Standard Level or grade 5 at Higher Level

    Career

    Careers and employability

    All Physics degrees are highly valued in today’s labour market and our graduates have excellent career opportunities in academic & industrial research and development, computing, teaching, business and finance. In addition, the understanding and knowledge that Geophysicists have of the physical processes of the earth, are sought after and employed by environmental agencies, governments, geophysical exploration companies, as well as carbon capture, oil and gas industries.

    Studying physics with geophysics opens up a range of diverse and rewarding career opportunities. The combination of these fields equips graduates with strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills, which are highly valued in various industries.

    Most of our recent graduates have gained employment within a degree-related field or continued within further education after graduation.

    The knowledge, skills and experience that our you’ll develop during your degree are in high demand by employers. Graduates have gone on to explore careers in areas as diverse as:

    • Nuclear power
    • Instrumentation
    • Cryogenics
    • Astronomy
    • Geophysics
    • Medical physics
    • Materials science
    • Telecommunications
    • Microelectronics
    • Computing
    • Software engineer
    • Teaching
    • Business
    • Finance
    • Management

    Geophysicists also have expanded job opportunities in sectors including:

    • Geoscience Energy consultant
    • Meteorologist
    • Petroleum engineer
    • Engineering geologist
    • Hazard prediction
    • Risk Management
    • Oceanographer

    Progressing to research The Department of Physics attracts considerable research income, creating excellent opportunities to progress to a research degree, particularly in the fields of condensed matter physics, nuclear physics, particle physics, nanoscience and energy.

    Graduate employees have included: Deloitte, IBM, Bosch, PWC, NHS, Jaguar, Sony, Unilever, BMW.

    Physics graduates also move into careers outside of science. Popular options include banking and finance, as well as the software, computing and consultancy industries. Other areas include accountancy, law and transport.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    42,522 / year(s)

    Physics with Geophysics

    University of Liverpool

    University of Liverpool

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Liverpool