Course Overview
Offered by University of Strathclyde, the PgDip Photonics provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 9-month full-time and part-time structure. The term “Photonics” stresses that the particle aspects of light are crucial in the generation, manipulation, transmission and detection of light and its applications. The course provides the opportunity to explore and master a large range of photonic technologies, enabling you to put devices in the context of an optical system and/or application. The course is based on the strong record of photonic technologies across research divisions in the Department of Physics in collaboration with: Optics Division (Physics) Plasma Division (Physics) Nanoscience Division (Physics) Institute of Photon... International tuition fees are £12,550 per year, home/UK fees are £12,550 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry requirements It will be awarded to the student who achieves the highest credit weighted average over the whole course portfolio. Elis Busra Aydin MSc Photonics Learn more about Elis Entry requirements Back to course Entry requirements Go back Academic requirements Minimum second-class Honours degree, or international equivalent, in physics or a related subject, eg Engineering Physics, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Ophthalmology, Material Science, Astronomy. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 60 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£12,550
per year
Home Student Fee
£12,550
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Strathclyde
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £29,000 | £32,000 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £27,500 | £32,000 |
| 5 years | £27,000 | £33,000 | £39,500 |
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