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- Science and Technology Policy MSc
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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
University of Sussex
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
26-SEP-22
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
Advances in science and technology continue to transform the way we live. This makes designing effective policies for science and technology a priority for governments worldwide. The challenge is not just to advance science and technology, but to set directions and priorities for their development.
On this MSc, you will learn about the language, logic and tools of policy formulation and analysis. You will be taught by world-leading researchers and scholars, and benefit from the global networks enjoyed by the University of Sussex Business School and SPRU - Science Policy Research Unit.
You will investigate science and technology policy challenges and learn to evaluate and recommend policy solutions. This includes:
- frameworks and tools to understand the complex dynamics of policy development
- critiquing and contributing to science, technology and innovation policy and industrial strategy
- analysing science, technology and innovation policy using an array of methodologies, from several perspectives.
Careers
Scientific advice and evidence to inform public policies is in high demand. From climate change to cyber-security, poverty to pandemics, food technologies to fracking – controversies continue to erupt at the boundaries between science, politics, and society. Across many countries, methods for scientific advice are being actively debated. We see a growing willingness to acknowledge uncertainties and experiment with new governance processes.
The skills you gain on this MSc will equip you for a range of careers. This includes public-, private- and charitable-sector organisations working to tackle society’s most important economic, social and environmental challenges. This course will also open up opportunities in a wide range of businesses and NGOs all over the world. And it’s an ideal grounding for PhD-level study and a career in academia.
Application deadline
01 September 2022
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£ 22,500per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
41st
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Campus address
University of Sussex, Sussex House, Brighton, Brighton & Hove, BN1 9RH, England
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Subject ranking
28th out of 86 10
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Entry standards
/ Max 217136 66%29th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10070.0 70%26th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.90 78%59th
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