EngD Applied Photonics at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

EngD in Applied Photonics, run with the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Applied Photonics, is an alternative to a traditional PhD aimed at students seeking an industry career, with about 75% of time spent working directly with a company.

Faculty: College of Science & Engineering | Duration: 4-5 years full-time; 8 years part-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Each EngD is built around an industrially connected doctoral research project, combined with advanced technical and business courses leading to masters-level qualifications.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usually a 2.1 honours degree. Applicants submit transcripts and degree certificates, CV, research proposal, two references and named supervisor information. English language (applicants from non-English speaking countries as defined by the UK Government): IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no subtest below 6.5 (General Training not accepted); TOEFL iBT 98 overall for tests taken from 21 January 2026 (96 overall with Reading, Listening and Speaking at least 23 and Writing at least 24 for earlier tests); PTE Academic (test centre only) 70 overall with Reading 62, Listening 62, Speaking 75, Writing 68. Tests must be within 2 years 5 months of programme start and met in a single sitting.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). UK full-time annual tuition fee for 2026/27; the 2027/28 UK fee is to be confirmed. Part-time study is half the full-time fee. Source

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). International and EU full-time annual tuition fee; part-time study is half the full-time fee. Bench fees (research support costs) may apply separately. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4-5 years full-time; 8 years part-time

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