Program Overview
The Optical Technologies at University of Strathclyde is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Optical Technologies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 18,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Optical Technologies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research Skills
- Project Training
- Project
- Introductory Nanoscience
- Topics in Photonics: Laser & Nonlinear Optics
- Optical Design
- Experimental Quantum & Atom Optics
- Advanced Topics in Photonics: Ultrafast Physics & Plasmas
- Device Microfabrication-Principle & Practice
- Photonics Materials & Devices (topics in solid state physics)
- Advanced Photonics Devices
- Theoretical Quantum Information
- Quantum Optics, Nonlinearity & Open Quantum Systems
- Optical Communication (Photonic Systems)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
First or second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in physics or a related subject.
English language
IELTS 6.0 (no individual score below 5.5) is required for all non-English speakers.
Pre-Masters preparation courseThe\xc2\xa0Pre-Masters Programme\xc2\xa0is a preparation course for international students (non EU/UK) who do not meet the entry requirements for a Masters degree at University of Strathclyde. The Pre-Masters programme provides progression to a number of degree options.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 18,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Strathclyde directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Strathclyde
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, United Kingdom
University of Strathclyde is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Start Date 2018-09-17
- Language English
- Duration 12 months