Brighton,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Science and Technology Policy in Brighton United Kingdom | University of Sussex
University of Sussex
|
Brighton United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
25,000
(c. USD33,319.5)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Scientific and technological progress keeps reshaping our daily lives, making the creation of impactful policies in these fields a key focus for governments globally. The task goes beyond merely pushing science and technology forward—it involves establishing clear pathways and strategic priorities for their growth.
In our Science and Technology Policy MSc program, you'll explore the terminology, reasoning, and techniques behind policy creation and evaluation. You'll learn from internationally renowned academics and researchers while tapping into the extensive connections of the University of Sussex Business School and SPRU—Science Policy Research Unit.
You'll examine pressing policy issues in science and technology, developing skills to assess and propose effective solutions. This includes:
methods and frameworks for understanding intricate policy formation processes
evaluating and influencing policies related to science, technology, innovation, and industrial strategy
applying diverse analytical approaches to study science, technology, and innovation policies from multiple viewpoints.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
You should have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above.
Subject-specific requirements
Your qualification can be in any subject but undergraduate degrees in the social sciences, natural science, humanities or engineering are particularly suitable. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.
IELTS (Academic) - Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component).
TOEFL (iBT) - 80 overall, including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing.
Subject-specific requirements
Your qualification can be in any subject but undergraduate degrees in the social sciences, natural science, humanities or engineering are particularly suitable. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.
IELTS (Academic) - Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component).
TOEFL (iBT) - 80 overall, including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing.
Tuition
GBP
25,000