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Enhance your Electronic Engineering education by exploring the science and technology of light. Photonics engineering finds uses in diverse fields, from high-speed internet to advanced medical and industrial equipment. It also plays a crucial role in emerging technologies like quantum computing and photonic processing, where photons enable lightning-fast, low-power data handling. This professionally accredited program opens doors to Chartered Engineer status.
During this 4-year master's course, you'll first build strong foundations in electronic engineering before specializing in photonics. The curriculum offers extensive optional modules featuring cutting-edge developments in areas including:
microscopy and fabrication techniques
fiber optics and light-based communication
quantum and nano-scale electronic components
engineered metamaterials
digital signal encoding and transfer
You'll be taught by leading academics from our renowned Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC), whose groundbreaking work includes developing the optical technologies that form the backbone of modern internet infrastructure.