PostgraduateFull-time

Photonics

University of StrathclydeGlasgow, United Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
MSc:12 months full-time, 24 months part-time PgDip: 9 months full-time, 21 months part-time Ranked: Top 5 in the UK for Physics by the Daily Mail Univ
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Physics
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

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Overview

The course gives you the opportunity of exploring and mastering a large range of optical technologies. It enables you to put devices in the context of an optical system and/or application.

Entry requirements

Degree2nd class · Subjects: physics or a related subject · or above

English language requirements

IELTS6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

You must have an English language minimum score of IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5). We offer comprehensive English language courses for students whose IELTS scores are below 6.0. Please see ELTD for full details. As a university, we now accept many more English language tests in addition to IELTS for overseas applicants, for example, TOEFL and PTE Cambridge. View the full list of accepted

Fees

International students: £32,100 a year (2027/28, from the university's page, checked 31 October 2026)

UK students: £12,550

Start dates

September

Application deadline

No formal closing date for postgraduate taught applications — apply as early as possible. Check course page for specific deadlines.

Campus

  • Glasgow, United Kingdom

If you studied in United States

178 countries

Postgraduate Taught

Academic

A minimum GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale. Some courses may accept a lower GPA and will take into consideration your supporting documents. Please contact us if you are in any doubt. Applications are made directly to Strathclyde through the course web page for postgraduate study. If you wish to apply for a research degree you'd normally have to have a Masters degree and some experience of research work.

English language

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5) | Faculty of Science: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5) | Faculty of Engineering | Faculty of Science

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Scholarships at University of Strathclyde

17 for this level
  • Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Masters Study£6,000.00 (US$ 7,749)
  • Faculty of Engineering: Dean’s International Excellence Award for Masters Study£9,000.00 (US$ 11,623) - £12,000.00 (US$
  • Faculty of Science International Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduate Taught Masters Students£7,000.00 (US$ 9,040) - £8,000.00 (US$ 1
  • Faculty of Science International Masters Scholarship£6,000.00 (US$ 7,749)
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TuitionGBP 32,100
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 47,486

The health surcharge is paid for the whole visa when you apply; one year is counted here. Figures as gov.uk showed them on 24 October 2026.

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Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

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