Postgraduate Prospectus

This course has a start date in September  

This exciting course gives you an advanced and comprehensive coverage of the fundamental principles of how light behaves, how it can be exploited and a broad and detailed coverage of photonic communication systems and technology.

The programme provides an excellent basis for engineers who wish to update their knowledge in this area, or students/engineers who wish to go on to do research or study for a PhD degree, as well as first degree students who would like to enhance their training.

Download a PDF of the MSc Photonic and Optical Engineering course flyer

• The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering has long been at the forefront of research and teaching in the area of Photonic and Optical Engineering
• The Faculty of Engineering conducts research that has been recognised by the Research Assessment Exercise (2008) as being world-leading or internationally excellent, placing it in the UK’s top five universities for engineering
• One-to-one project tuition with expert members of staff
• Teaching informed by active leading-edge researchers in the field
• Innovative and engaging teaching methods
• Access to many online resources; and flexibility in course content

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