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PostgraduateMSc

Optics and Photonics

Imperial College London
Kensington and Chelsea, England
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1 yearDuration
£40,200Per Year (Intl)
£16,800Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Imperial College London, the MSc Optics and Photonics provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Kensington and Chelsea, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Advance your knowledge of optics in one of the largest centres for optics-based research and application in the UK. Discover why this field is of key importance to many industrial sectors including medicine, ICT and high-tech manufacturing. Imperial has offered an advanced course in optics for over 80 years. International tuition fees are £40,200 per year, home/UK fees are £16,800 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £44,000 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Optical Imaging and Microscopy
Laser Physics and Applications
Photonic Devices and Components
Optical Communications Systems
Optical Measurement and Metrology
Research Methods in Photonics
Advanced Optics Laboratory
MSc Research Project in Optics
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£40,200

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£40,200

Home Student Fee

£16,800

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
15%Work & Study
100%Professional Jobs
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About Imperial College London

Imperial College London offers Optics and Photonics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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