This degree includes specialist modules from the University's Optoelectronics Research Centre, one of the world's leading institutes for photonics research. It specialises in the design and fabrication of optical fibres, semiconductor light sources and detectors, as well as the design and implementation of signal processing techniques, circuits and systems. Our MEng in Electronic Engineering with Photonics includes the core learning of the BEng Electronic Engineering and MEng Electronic Engineering programmes to give you a thorough grounding in the field. You then have the opportunity to specialise and gain a greater understanding of the practical industrial applications of photonics. Key areas of study include: Optical Communications Fabrication and Microscopy Nanoelectronic and Quantum Devices Photonic Materials including Silicon Photonics Metamaterials, Nanophonics and Plasmonics Digital Coding and Transmission These topics are taught in collaboration with the Optoelectronics Research Centre, which has an international reputation in the field of Photonics. Many of the major developments in today’s photonics technology were pioneered by ORC researchers, including the optical fibres and amplifiers that form the hardware backbone of the Internet and the fibre laser which is used for a variety of applications ranging from manufacturing to defence.

Employability is embedded into modules from the first year onwards and right from the first lecture. We explain the degree skills which are being taught throughout the modules and offer a number of optional employability modules. The technical skills you will obtain are in high demand, as are skills of understanding and analysing problems, together with communicating the results.