Science and Technology Policy (with a professional placement year) MSc at University of Sussex

Programme overview

Become a leader who can keep pace with rapid acceleration in science, technology and innovation policy. Taught by experts at the Science Policy Research Unit. Prepare for your career by studying the debates that will shape science, technology, societies and economies in the future.

Duration: 2 years full time | Study mode: full-time; placement year | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Democratising Science and Technology, Metascience, Policy Making and Policy Analysis, Science, Technology and Innovations: Markets, Firms and Policies, Innovation for Sustainability, Perspectives, Methods and Skills for Science, Technology and Innovation Studies, Dissertation (Science and Technology Policy). Year 2 core modules: All year, MSc Professional Placement Year, Your optional placement, find an employer, draft an application.

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Entry requirements

Degree 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. English language: IELTS (Academic) Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component). Apply by 1 August 2027 (international), 1 September 2027 (UK).

Domestic applicants: GBP 18,540 a year. for full-time students, including placement Source

International applicants: GBP 33,720 a year. for full-time students, including placement Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years full time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/masters/apply

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