Geology

University of Southampton

About this courseInvestigate the nature, dynamics, and evolution of the processes that shaped the Earth over the past four billion years.On your four-year integrated Geology master's you'll take part in comprehensive field-based training with fieldwork opportunities across the UK and Europe, which may include a week-long residential course in Tenerife studying volcanic processes and a five week Independent Mapping Project.Based at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS), one of the leading research centres globally for ocean science, you'll graduate able to join the many students from this course who have gone on to very successful research careers (often PhD level and beyond), and higher-level employment in multinational companies such as Shell, BP, Anglo American, and Barrick Gold.Key features of the course:- Complete an applied and multidisciplinary degree with a high level of fieldwork- Study at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS), one of the leading research centres globally for ocean science- Benefit from the flexibility to select modules aligned to your interests- Learn through a mixture of lectures, laboratory work, and field work, graduating with real-life skills suited to industry to enhance your employment prospects- Become part of a department ranked 8th in the UK and top 40 globally, QS World Rankings by Subject (Earth and Marine Science) 2026- Join a University where 99% of Ocean and Earth Science graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes 2022/2023, published 2025).Student supportOur supervisors will mentor you throughout your studies as you gain the expertise needed to take the next steps in your career. They will help you decide on optional modules, and discuss your future career plans to ensure you are on the right path for you.Further informationThis course is open to UK and international applicants and, depending on the modules you choose, is predominantly based at our Waterfront Campus.

Ocean and Earth Science