Introduction to the Physics and Dynamics of the Earth
Course, Bachelor's level, 1GE060
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Autumn 2026 Autumn 2026, Flexible, 25%, Distance learning, English
- Location
- Flexible
- Pace of study
- 25%
- Teaching form
- Distance learning
- Number of mandatory on-campus meetings
- 0
- Number of optional on-campus meetings
- 0
- Instructional time
- Evening
- Study period
- 21 September 2026–13 December 2026
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
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General entry requirements and Physics level 2, Mathematics Further level 2, or Physics 2, Mathematics 4/Mathematics E
- Selection
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Final school grades (66%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34%)
- Fees
- If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
- First tuition fee instalment: SEK 13,750
- Total tuition fee: SEK 13,750
- Application deadline
- 15 April 2026
- Application code
- UU-18108
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 7 September 2026–14 September 2026
- Information on registration from the department
About the course
The course gives you a basic understanding of plate tectonics, the large-scale structure of the Earth, earthquakes and the shape and rotation of the Earth.
Outline for distance course: This is a web-based distance course with live lectures at Zoom in the evening (not mandatory). Compulsory assignments and take-home examinations are submitted via an online learning platform. A compulsory student seminar will be held via Zoom. Communication between students and teachers takes place via the online learning platform.