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    Science and Technology Policy (with a professional placement year) MSc

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    Brighton, GBMScIn-person2 years
    £32,400.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    61%
    Acceptance
    of applicants

    Science and Technology Policy (with a professional placement year) MSc at University of Sussex is a 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Brighton, GB. Tuition is £32,400.

    About the program

    The program teaches the language, logic and tools of policy formulation and analysis for science and technology. Students investigate policy challenges, evaluate solutions, and learn frameworks for understanding policy development, critiquing innovation policy, and analysing using various methodologies.

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    Deadlines

    Autumn 2026
    Aug 1, 2026
    Term 2026
    Aug 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min For tests taken from 21 January 2026: Standard level (4 overall, including at least 4 in Listening, 4 in Reading, 4 in Speaking, 4 in Writing). For tests taken before 21 January 2026: Standard level (80 overall, including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing).
    IELTS
    required
    Min Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component).

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £13,632.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Science and Technology Policy (with a professional placement year) MSc at University of Sussex cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Science and Technology Policy (with a professional placement year) MSc at University of Sussex is £32,400.
    Is Science and Technology Policy (with a professional placement year) MSc at University of Sussex online or in-person?
    Science and Technology Policy (with a professional placement year) MSc at University of Sussex is offered in-person.
    How long does Science and Technology Policy (with a professional placement year) MSc at University of Sussex take to complete?
    Science and Technology Policy (with a professional placement year) MSc at University of Sussex is structured around 2 years.
    What GPA is required for Science and Technology Policy (with a professional placement year) MSc at University of Sussex?
    Per the program's published guidance: lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree
    How competitive is Science and Technology Policy (with a professional placement year) MSc at University of Sussex?
    Science and Technology Policy (with a professional placement year) MSc at University of Sussex reports an acceptance rate of approximately 61%.