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Studying photonics abroad

Explore the cutting-edge science of light with a degree in photonics - an exciting, research-driven field with global career opportunities in technology, healthcare and telecommunications.

Photonics is a field within optics that looks at the study and manipulation of light. It encompasses the generation, detection, and manipulation of photons, and their applications in a wide range of areas, including telecommunications, medicine, and manufacturing.

There are several subfields within photonics, such as optics, quantum optics, and laser physics.

Graduates of a degree in photonics will have access to an extensive range of career opportunities. These include positions in research and development, engineering, telecommunications, manufacturing, and healthcare.

Your degree will be delivered through lectures and seminars, as well as laboratory work, with a strong emphasis on research.

Modules you study might include:

  • Advanced Optics
  • Quantum Photonics
  • Fiber Optic Sensors and Networks
  • Nonlinear Optics
  • Laser Physics and Applications

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