In completing an MSc degree at the ORC, you will work alongside some of the world’s leading optical fibre technology scientists, and spend time conducting novel research in our state-of-the-art facilities, keeping up to date with current research-trends in optical fibre technology and photonics.

Our students receive a solid grounding for their future careers in photonics related topics; over 600 ORC alumni work in strategic positions in the Photonics industry worldwide. MSc students are ideally suited to continuing in research PhD studies, or moving directly into the growing photonics industry, some of which you will experience directly during the Industry Showcase event and optional modules in the Southampton Business School as part of your MSc training.