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 Elizabeth Prize for Higher Education our expertise in fibre optics and photonics.
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. Visit the programme website for more information
Key Facts: 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 of this Photonics and Optoelectronics programme from University of Southampton 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.
Programme Structure
Main areas of research:
- 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
Other 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, or equivalent.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International: 52,000 AUD / year (≈ 27,300 GBP / year)
Domestic: 9,977 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
Southampton, United Kingdom: 1,328-2,082 AUD / month
Scholarships
Various scholarships are available, including Commonwealth PhD Scholarships, Commonwealth Shared Scholarships, and others. Visit the programme website for more information.