Quantum Technologies | University of Oxford

Course summary

The information provided on this page was correct at the time of publication (November 2024). For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas.

The MSc in Quantum Technologies is an interdisciplinary course providing a technical overview of modern quantum technologies for computing, sensing and communications, with an emphasis on industry connections, practical training and research projects.

Quantum technologies (across quantum computing, sensing and communications) have the potential to bring transformative changes across different sectors from scientific research to industrial applications.

The MSc in Quantum Technologies will provide you with the central technical background in these technologies, combined with hands-on practical training through short modules and research experience through an extended four-month project.

At the end of the course, it is expected that you will have achieved the following learning objectives:

to have a technical overview of the principles underpinning quantum technologies
to understand the principles of quantum computing, sensing and communications
to have an overview of the state-of-the-art in hardware for quantum technologies
to have further detailed knowledge of specific topics within quantum technologies and their applications (through chosen option courses)
to appreciate the challenges and opportunities of translating quantum technologies to applications across different setups
to complete short training in transferable skills including presenting work
to have practical hands-on experience in practical techniques underpinning quantum technologies chosen from options ranging from laboratory techniques and control systems to programming of quantum computers
to have demonstrated competence in completing and presenting a research project, both in written and oral form

For the full course structure and modules please visit the course page on our website.

Open days

University of Oxford - undergraduate open day event
1 Jul 2026, 08:00
Oxford
University of Oxford - undergraduate open day event
2 Jul 2026, 08:00
Oxford
University of Oxford - undergraduate open day event
18 Sept 2026, 08:00
Oxford

Entry requirements

Please see our website for more information https://www.humanities.ox.ac.uk/msc-digital-scholarship

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

For complete and up-to-date information about fees and funding for this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas.