Photonics represents one of the most dynamic areas of research and development and it plays a vital role both in basic physics and applied physics and engineering. The extraordinary growth in telecommunications over the last decade was made possible through the development of photonic systems. The application of optical techniques looks set to increase so this is a perfect time to get involved with the emerging photonics industry. Students will be taught by staff at the top of their field, some of who are based in our Optoelectronics Research Centre - one of the world’s leading institutes for photonics research. Our distinctive MPhys Physics with Photonics will build upon the MPhys Physics programme and give you a more advanced understanding of optics and laser physics, which will allow you to appreciate the numerous applications, current and potential that the field of photonics offers.