Program Overview
The Nanotechnology at University of Oxford is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Humanities over 9 months, delivered Online. 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 Nanotechnology 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: 9 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: GBP 7,880 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,880 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nanotechnology 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
- Module 1: The Wider Context of Nanotechnology - looks at the current state of the technology and addresses their implications;
- Module 2: The Fundamental Science of Nanotechnology - explains the mathematical foundation for nanoscale phenomena;
- Module 3: Fundamental Characterisation for Nanotechnology - explores methods for investigating nanoparticles, thin films and nanostructures.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Successful candidates will normally provide evidence of all of the following:
- a clear and well-argued understanding of the benefits of the course to the candidate\xc2\x92s current employment situation and future prospects;
- an approach to their study which includes demonstrable skills of critical analysis, wide contextual knowledge and the ability to manage their own time;
- the desire and commitment to learn;
- an awareness of the time commitment. Candidates will need to demonstrate that their employment and personal circumstances are appropriate and sufficiently flexible to meet the course requirements. Where appropriate, students should have already discussed this time commitment with their employers and family before applying to the course;
- enthusiasm for the subject, with the motivation and ability to complete the course;
- the ability to work alongside fellow students and tutors as part of an online community and independently;
- a good working knowledge of email, internet, word processing and Windows applications (for online tutorials and study, assignments, communications with course members, course team and administration);
- a computer with a reliable and fast internet connection;
- competence at a level of fluency in English sufficient for the requirements of the course (non-native English speakers).
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 7,880 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,880 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 7,880 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,880 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Oxford 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 Oxford
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Oxford, United Kingdom
University of Oxford is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-06-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 9 months