The program is organized by a consortium of 5 European universities in 3 contries where KTH is one partner in the consortium. The students spend the first year in one country and the second year in any of the other two countries. All combinations of countries and universities are possible. After completing the two years, the students are awarded double degrees from the two universities they attended. The name of the program used by the consortium is Erasmus Mundus MSc in Photonics, EMMP. The conditions for the education and the requirements for a double degree are determined in a consortium agreement between the rectors of the universities in the consortium. The KTH part of this program is closely related to the Masterprogram in Photonics at KTH and most of the courses are common.
Knowledge and understanding
For a master’s degree in Photonics the student shall:
- show knowledge and understanding in the area of Photonics, comprising a wide knowledge of the area as well as more profound knowledge of some parts of the area, and insight into current research and development work, and
- show advanced knoledge in Photonics methods
Skills and abilities
For a master’s degree in Photonics the student shall:
- show ability to critically and systematically integrate knowledge and to analyze, evaluate and handle complex occurrences, issues and situations even with limited information
- show ability to critically, independently and creatively identify and formulate issues, to plan and with adequate methods perform qualified tasks within given time limits and thereby contribute to the evolution of knowledge as well as asses the work
- show ability, in domestic and international venues, to orally and in writing present and discuss conclusions and the knowledge and the arguments on which these are based, in dialogue with different groups, and
- show such skills which are required for participation in research and development work or in other independent work of a qualified nature.
Ability to make judgments and adopt a standpoint
For a master’s degree in Photonics the student shall:
- show ability to make assessments taking into account relevant scientific, societal and ethic aspects as well as show awareness of ethical aspects of research and development work
- show insight into the possibilities and limitations of science, its role in society and the responsibility of humans for its use,
- show ability to identify her/his need for additional knowledge and take responsibility for the development of his/her own knowledge.