MSc Transportation Planning and Engineering: Infrastructure

The Optical Fibre and Photonics Engineering MSc at the University of Southampton is a full-time postgraduate program delivered by the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC). This course is perfect for students who want to build a career in fibre and photonic engineering, a rapidly expanding area of technology. Course Content: This one-year course comprises two semesters of studied modules, which are assessed by written examinations and coursework. Following this, the period from June to September is devoted to work on the individual research project. Some of the themes addressed in the studyinclude photonic devices, optical fibre technology, microfabrication, and optical networks.Key Modules: Students have to study the compulsory modules which include Light and Matter, Fibre and Guided Wave Optics, and Optical Communication Systems. There is also a range of optional modules available such as Optical Design and Fabrication, Optical Networks, and Nanophotonics and Metamaterials.Future Careers: Graduates of the Optical Fibre and Photonics Engineering MSc generally go into roles such as Optical Engineer, Research Engineer, or Design Engineer. The extensive experience and strong reputation of the ORC means that the course has strong industry links and graduates are in high demand.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.