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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    South Kensington Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Course overview

Advance your knowledge of optics in one of the largest centres for optics-based research and application in the UK. Discover why this field is of key importance to many industrial sectors including medicine, ICT and high-tech manufacturing.

Imperial has offered an advanced course in optics for over 80 years. The current MSc in Optics and Photonics draws on that wealth of experience to prepare graduates for employment within a variety of careers in industry or further doctoral studies.

The programme will explore key topics including imaging, laser fundamentals, optical measurements and devices, and optical communications.

You'll carry out substantial laboratory and project work during the course. There is also a chance to undertake a self-study project in an area of your choice. Your studies will conclude with a full-time project, which may be in industry, an academic research group, or abroad.

Tuition fees

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£ 38,300per year

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University information

Imperial College London

  • University League Table

    6th

  • Campus address

    Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW7 2AZ, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    7th out of 48 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    217 97%

    3rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    96.0 96%

    2nd

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.82 71%

    44th

    1

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