Earthquake Seismology
Course, Master's level, 1GE069
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Autumn 2026 Autumn 2026, Uppsala, 33%, On-campus, English
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 33%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 31 August 2026–1 November 2026
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
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180 credits including (1) 80 credits in physics and mathematics or (2) 70 credits in earth science and 45 credits in physics and mathematics. In both cases Continuum Mechanics in Geophysics, 5 credits, and at least 2.5 credits from Introduction to Seismology. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
- Selection
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Higher education credits in science and engineering (maximum 240 credits)
- 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-18121
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 3 August 2026–30 August 2026
- Information on registration from the department
Autumn 2026 Autumn 2026, Uppsala, 33%, On-campus, English For exchange students
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 33%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 31 August 2026–1 November 2026
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
-
180 credits including (1) 80 credits in physics and mathematics or (2) 70 credits in earth science and 45 credits in physics and mathematics. In both cases Continuum Mechanics in Geophysics, 5 credits, and at least 2.5 credits from Introduction to Seismology. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 3 August 2026–30 August 2026
- Information on registration from the department
About the course
Seismic waves from earthquakes provide a means both to understand how earthquakes are created and to study the interior of the Earth. This is an advanced course that focuses on the analysis of seismic waves in order to locate earthquakes, determine the motion on the fault and understand the physics causing that fault motion. The course addresses theories and models for the earthquake source and the radiated seismic waves, and the techniques and algorithms used to analyse those waves. Applications to both large natural earthquakes and microearthquakes, created when the rock is fractured in e.g. mines or geothermal projects, are discussed.
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