Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 24 months (2 to 4 years)
- Part-time: 36 months (3 to 7 years)
Start dates & application deadlines
Start dates and deadlines will depend on the project students choose.
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- PTE Academic: 67
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
270 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Southampton, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Physics
Overview
Our inventions are making the world a better place – in air travel, the internet and in life-saving medical devices. We received the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for our expertise in fibre optics and photonics.
Key facts
- You'll study at our dedicated Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) based at the Zepler Institute. We have more than 90 state-of-the-art photonics labs to work in and over 200 researchers working in photonics, physics and advanced materials.
- We'll make sure you have a thorough grounding in photonics and you'll be supported by a supervisor who'll guide your research. Your supervisor will encourage you to attend international conferences and write journal papers and also recommend additional courses to develop your skills. Courses include training in report writing, project management, time management, presentation skills and safety training.
- Our Photonics and Optoelectronics PhD students and postdoctoral researchers from University of Southampton have made successful careers in universities worldwide or as scientists and business leaders in industry.
- The quality of our research outputs, the cluster of spin-off companies and the worldwide network of successful alumni place the ORC amongst the top institutes worldwide for doctoral research.
Programme Structure
Courses include
- biophotonic microsystems
- light generation and manipulation
- optical fibres
- optical materials
- optical networks and systems
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- PTE Academic: 67
- IELTS: 6.5
General requirements
- You'll need a UK bachelor’s or master’s degree 2:1 honours or higher in a relevant subject or equivalent qualification.
- If English is not your first language, you'll need an IELTS minimum level of 6.0 with a 5.5 in writing, reading, speaking and listening.
Tuition Fees
- International: 51,957 AUD / year (≈ 27,300 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,969 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
Southampton, United Kingdom: 1,327–2,080 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
