With a specialist photonics MSc you’ll have excellent job prospects in a thriving sector. In the UK alone, the photonics industry is worth over £12bn and is growing at twice the speed of the rest of the economy.
Our alumni have gone on to take leading roles in industrial photonics research and product development across the world; some now run their own photonics enterprises. Others have chosen to continue to pursue their research at PhD level.
Our academics’ industry knowledge and their global network of contacts in the photonics sector mean they are well placed to help you with your career choices, and may be able to put you in touch with photonics companies that match your specialist skills and interests.
Our masters students also have access to career support through our dedicated Careers Hub. It organises an annual careers fair attended by photonics companies, runs careers workshops throughout the year and coordinates an online jobs portal.
If you are interested in commercialising a photonics innovation, our on-campus start-up accelerator, Future Worlds, can offer advice and put you in touch with mentors and potential investors. Discover more about enterprise and entrepreneurship opportunities at Southampton.