Overview

The Optical Technologies course at University of Strathclyde is based on the strong record of optical technologies across research divisions in the Department of Physics in collaboration with:

Optics Division (Physics)

Plasma Division (Physics)

Nanoscience Division (Physics)

Institute of Photonics

Centre for Biophotonics

Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering

You’ll put the knowledge gained in the taught components to use in a cutting-edge research project.

The assessment includes written examinations, coursework, presentations and a talk, oral examination and report presenting and defending the research project.

Careers

The course gives you a thorough basis for a successful job in the photonics, optical and life sciences industries. It provides the basis to excel in more interesting and challenging posts.

The course can also be an entry route into an optics-related PhD programme.

Over the years, many of Strathclyde’s optics and photonics graduates have found successful employment at the large variety of local laser and optics companies as well as with national and international corporations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physics Skills

Project

Topics in Photonics: Laser & Nonlinear Optics

Optical Design

Experimental Quantum & Atom Optics

Advanced Topics in Photonics: Ultrafast Physics & Plasmas

Device Microfabrication- Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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More details

There’s no formal closing date for postgraduate applications

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

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General requirements

Minimum second-class Honours degree, or international equivalent, in physics or a related subject, eg Engineering Physics, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Ophthalmology, Material Science, Astronomy.
Applicants from an engineering or life science discipline need to have had sufficient exposure to quantum mechanics and solid state physics, eg by semi-conductor technology courses, or need to demonstrate that they can acquire the necessary background. Contact us about your application and the possibility of conversion courses

Tuition Fees

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28700 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

11900 GBP / year

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Additional Details

England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £11,900

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

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