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University of Southampton: Optical Fibre and Photonic Engineering
| Institution | University of Southampton View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Optoelectronics Research Centre View department profile |
| Web | https://www.southampton.ac.uk/engineering |
| AdmissionsPGT.EPS@soton.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 023 8059 2769 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
On this one-year master’s degree you’ll gain specialist knowledge of technologies that harness the power of light, such as lasers and optical fibres. You’ll learn how to design and create optical components and materials, working in the largest multidisciplinary cleanroom of its type in the UK.
You’ll be taught by leading experts in the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC). Our inventions can be found on the Moon, on Mars and on the International Space Station. We built the foundations of the internet and our research is powering changes in medicine, telecommunications, defence, renewable energy and manufacturing.
If you've got a passion for physics and engineering materials, but want to keep your job opportunities open, this course will allow you to explore both. Many of our students go on to study for a PhD, but many also go into industry, or set up their own business.
You'll gain practical insights into how to run a modern photonics business through our Industrial Showcase Week. During the week you’ll visit several businesses and learn from experienced photonics business leaders how to apply research and engineering skills to real-world problems. 11 spin-out companies have so far been developed from the Optoelectronics Research Centre.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A UK upper second-class honours degree, or equivalent, in a related subject such as physics, electronics, engineering, materials science or mathematics. If English is not your first language, you will be required to pass an approved English test. We normally ask for Band C, IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each competency. For information on other accepted English language tests, please visit www.southampton.ac.uk/admissions_language. |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| International | 28000 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
On this one-year masters degree you’ll gain specialist knowledge of technologies that harness the power of light, such as lasers and optical fibres. You’ll be taught by leading experts in the ORC, and learn how to design and create optical components and materials in the laboratory. You’ll also be prepared for research and product development roles in the fast-growing photonics sector, or for PhD-level study.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A UK upper second-class honours degree, or equivalent, in a related subject such as physics, electronics, engineering, materials science or mathematics. If English is not your first language, you will be required to pass an approved English test. We normally ask for Band C, IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each competency. For information on other accepted English language tests, please visit www.southampton.ac.uk/admissions_language. |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Fees
| International | 25450 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| EU | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
University of Southampton
Engineering and Physical Sciences
The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Southampton includes Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science, Physics and Astronomy, and the Zepler Institute for Photonics and Nanoelectronics, incorporating the Optoelectronics Research Centre.
We are proud to be part of the University of Southampton, a leading research-intensive Russell Group university in the top 80 universities worldwide (QS World University Rankings 2022) and in the top 15 in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2022).
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