University of Sussex

MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation

University of Sussex

Course overview

This Master's programme teaches students the knowledge and skills to start, run, and grow a business. It teaches students to solve business problems and make ethical decisions. Students will gain the confidence to launch their businesses or bring new ideas to existing companies.

Throughout the course, assessment will be conducted through methods like, coursework, essays, group and individual reports, and formal examinations. Students will benefit from opportunities to network with visiting speakers, like successful entrepreneurs.

There is also a close partnership with the Sussex Innovation Centre, the University's Entrepreneurship team, and local organisations that offer strategic advice to start-ups and growing companies. The full-time course duration is one year, with a part-time option also available over two years.

Entry requirements

Candidates will need to write a personal statement about why they want to take the course and any important experiences. A reference from an academic or employer is also required, and they can also upload a CV to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants need at least a lower second-class 2.2 undergraduate honours degree or above in any subject.
  • The university will also consider those who hold other professional qualifications or have equivalent professional experience.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants will need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no individual component score below 5.5.
  • Other English language qualifications are also accepted, like PTE and TOEFL, amongst others.

Scholarships

  • Cate Haste Scholarship in History

    £3,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £3,000

  • Cate Haste Scholarship in Media and Film

    £3,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £3,000

  • Chancellor'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 £12,550

  • John Kinghorn Scholarship in Engineering

    £10,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £10,000

  • MBA Impact Scholarship

    £2,500 - £5,000 towards tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £2,500

  • Sanctuary Scholarship (Masters)

  • Shan Vaswani Borgartz Scholarship in Media

    £5,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £5,000

  • Stuart Hall Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee discount.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sussex Alumni Scholarship

    £3,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £3,000

  • Sussex Progressive Futures Scholarships

    £10,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £10,000

  • The 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 £2,000

  • The 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 of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation MSc programme are prepared for roles in these career paths:

  • Innovation Consultant
  • Business Development Manager
  • Product Manager
  • Management Consultant
  • Research Executive

Cost of study

For international students, the tuition fee for the Entrepreneurship and Innovation MSc at the University of Sussex for the September 2025 intake is £26,250.

Admission

Application for this course should be done directly through the University’s online application process. Contact our trained counsellors for further assistance.

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