MSc Science and Technology Policy
Course overview
The MSc in Science and Technology Policy discusses the importance of the development of science and technology in shaping modern life. The Master's programme offered by the internationally renowned Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) is a course that teaches students the language, logic and tools which will enable them to make and analyse policies. Students acquire skills of investigating issues and evaluating existing innovation policies and proposing practicable policy solutions, equipping them to work in research, government and international organisations.
The programme's learning and assessment strategy involves studying frameworks that help to understand the dynamics of policy development and analysing innovation policy using a range of qualitative and quantitative methodologies. The students enjoy the advantage of the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School, and they will gain skills to manage scientific change and technological innovation in different industries.
Entry requirements
To be enrolled, candidates must submit a personal statement and provide appropriate academic or professional references. They may also upload their CVs along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants typically need at least a lower second-class (2:2) undergraduate honours degree or above. Your qualification can be in any subject, but undergraduate degrees in the social sciences, natural sciences, humanities, or engineering are particularly suitable.
- Alternatively, you may be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing in a relevant field.
English Proficiency:
- Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds must score a minimum of 6.0 overall on the IELTS, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (reading, writing, listening, and speaking), or submit equivalent test scores.
Scholarships
Cate Haste Scholarship in History
£3,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £3,000Cate Haste Scholarship in Media and Film
£3,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £3,000Chancellor's Masters Scholarship
£3,000 for applicants assessed as 'Home' for fees or £5,000 for applicants assessed as 'Overseas' for fees.
Jan Metzger Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence and Adaptive Systems MSc
£12,550 fee waiver
Up to £12,550John Kinghorn Scholarship in Engineering
£10,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £10,000MBA Impact Scholarship
£2,500 - £5,000 towards tuition fee reduction.
Up to £2,500Sanctuary Scholarship (Masters)
Shan Vaswani Borgartz Scholarship in Media
£5,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £5,000Stuart Hall Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee discount.
Up to £5,000Sussex Alumni Scholarship
£3,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £3,000Sussex Progressive Futures Scholarships
£10,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £10,000The University of Sussex Business School International Masters Award
£2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the Business school.
Up to £2,000The University of Sussex Engineering and Informatics International Masters Award
£2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the School of Engineering & Informatics.
Up to £2,000
Career opportunities
Graduates from this programme work as:
- Policy Analyst
- Research Analyst
- Programme Officer
- Technical Consultant
- Industrial Strategist
Cost of study
For international students, the fee for the MSc Science and Technology Policy at the University of Sussex is £26,995.
Admission
Students can apply for this course through the direct application system. Our experienced advisors are available to assist you through the process.
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