We have a large number of students taking both PhD and Masters level courses.
If you are interested in completing a PhD programme in this subject group please contact us by email
photonics@aston.ac.uk to find out more about current opportunities.
We offer 12-month, full-time postgraduate programmes relating to
telecommunications, photonics, Internetand data network technologies
commencing annually in October. Our Masters Level programmes have been
designed in partnership with the UK's leading telecommunications
organisations, our programme has the full support of the Engineering
and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the Federation of
the Electronics Industry (FEI) Telecommunications and Radio Council.
Our long-established
MSc in Telecommunications Technology
is designed to develop or update a wide range of technical
understanding, engineering 'know-how' and professional skills needed to
contribute effectively to the design and development of
telecommunication systems for national and international networks, and
to enter telecommunications research.
MSc in Data Communication Networks
which will be of interest to students interested in developing their
technical careers in areas related to the design and development of
data communications networks or to those wishing to enter research in
this field.
MSc in Sensors & Sensing Systems which aims to provide students with a core understanding of the generic instrumentation and signal processing requirements common to all sensing applications together with a choice of more specialised modules relating to specific application areas and industries.
We also offer
Distance and Part Time Masters Study options for our MSc programmes.
For information on how to apply click here