Photonics deals with the generation, manipulation, transport and detection of light, and has many applications in the booming communications industry. Nanoscience is directed at discovering and understanding the way matter behaves at the nanoscale, and underpins the technology of creating materials, devices and systems through the control of matter at the atomic level.

Studies in chemistry, physics, mathematics, nanoscience and electronics form the foundation of your first year. You will then develop theoretical knowledge in both photonics and nanoscience, coupled with practical and problem-solving skills, before your final honours year, in which you'll undertake a year-long research project in an industry or research laboratory environment. You will gain the fundamental knowledge, specialised skills and experimental experience to equip you for a variety of challenging careers in the expanding areas of photonics and nanoscience.

Photonics refers to the control of photons (in much the same way as electronics refers to the control of electrons). The science and technological applications of photonics underpin the information revolution in which light is used to transmit, store and sort information. Nanoscience is directed at discovering and understanding the way matter behaves at the nanoscale, and underpins the technology of creating materials, devices and systems through the control of matter at the atomic level.