Overview

The Optics and Photonics MSc programme from Imperial will explore key topics including imaging, laser fundamentals, optical measurements and devices, and optical communications.

Key facts

Advance your knowledge of optics in one of the largest centres for optics-based research and application in the UK. Discover why this field is of key importance to many industrial sectors including medicine, ICT and high-tech manufacturing.

You'll carry out substantial laboratory and project work during the course. There is also a chance to undertake a self-study project in an area of your choice. Your studies will conclude with a full-time project, which may be in industry, an academic research group, or abroad.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Imaging

Lasers

Optical Measurement and Devices

Self-Study Project

Optical Communication Physics

Optical Design

Laser Technology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-29 00:00:00

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Deadlines:

Round 2: 7 January
Round 3: 11 March

Round 4: 29 April

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Language

English

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115

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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115

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92

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2.1 degree in physics, mathematics or electrical engineering.
Evidence of appropriate qualifications may also be considered.
Applicants who do not meet the academic requirements listed but who have substantial relevant industry experience may exceptionally be admitted following completion of a Special Qualifying Exam.
A wide variety of international qualifications are accepted.
The academic requirement above is for applicants who hold or who are working towards a UK qualification.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

40200 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

16800 GBP / year

≈ 16800 GBP / year

Additional Details

National Part time: £8,400 per year
International Part time: £20,100 per year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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