MPhysPhysics with Photonics

Study location	United Kingdom, Southampton
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	MPhys
Course code	F369

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Upload documents in original language and translations. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band) CAE before January 2015: level C CAE after January 2015: 176 points overall with no component less than 176

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	phys.soton.ac.uk/..physics-photonics-4-yrs

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Photonics represents one of the most dynamic areas of research and development and it plays a vital role both in basic physics and applied physics and engineering.

The extraordinary growth in telecommunications over the last decade was made possible through the development of photonic systems. The application of optical techniques looks set to increase so this is a perfect time to get involved with the emerging photonics industry. At Southampton, you will be taught by staff at the top of their field, some of who are based in our Optoelectronics Research Centre – one of the world’s leading institutes for photonics research.

Our distinctive MPhys Physics with Photonics will build upon the MPhys Physics programme and give you a more advanced understanding of optics and laser physics, which will allow you to appreciate the numerous applications, current and potential, that the field of photonics offers.

You will have the opportunity to study specialist topics at an advanced level and to acquire key generic and research scientific skills. Key areas of study include:

practical photonics
light
matter
coherent light
coherent matter
photonics, lasers and spectroscopy

Career opportunities

Employability is embedded into modules from the first year onwards and right from the first lecture. We explain the degree skills which are being taught throughout the modules and offer a number of optional employability modules.

We place great importance on the development of graduate skills vital for future employment by adding transferrable skills into learning and teaching.

Our degrees are a passport to vocational and non-vocational careers alike, with recent graduates employed in roles ranging from medical physics, scientific journalism, teaching, law and medical research.