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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Photon Physics

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£29,900Per Year (Intl)
£32,400Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Manchester, the PhD Photon Physics provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Manchester is one of the largest and most active physics departments in the UK.We have a long tradition of excellence in both teaching and research, and have interests in most areas of contemporary research. TheDepartment has a strong presence in a number of Manchester-based centres for multidisciplinary research: The National Graphene Institute, the Photon Science Institute, the Manchester Centre for Non-Linear Dynamics, and the Dalton Nuclear Institute. In addition, the Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire is a part of the department. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Quantum Optics
Light-Matter Interactions and Spectroscopy
Nonlinear Optical Phenomena
X-Ray and Synchrotron Radiation Physics
Photon Science Research Methods
Ultrafast Dynamics and Time-Resolved Spectroscopy
Photonic Materials and Applications
Advanced Research Project in Photon Physics
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic70————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,900

per year

Total Course Cost (36 months)£89,700

Home Student Fee

£32,400

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

57%Working
18%Studying
10%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
76%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH07-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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