Apply using the Applicant Portal
The Apply Now button on the right will take you to the Applicant Portal. There, you can create and submit your application and supporting documents, and you can also request your references.
An application is only complete when:
- you have submitted your application and supporting documents via the Applicant Portal
- you have paid the application fee if applicable. For further information on application fees, and which courses require an application fee, see here.
- your referees have provided their references.
The MPhil In Innovation, Strategy and Organisations (MPhil ISO) is a research-oriented master, it is not a professional practice programme.
Selection Process
Applications will be considered by the MPhil ISO admissions committee in chronological order between December 2025 and the end of April 2026 (normally within 12 weeks following the submission of their completed application and required supporting documents).
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an online interview, normally via a video-conference call such as Teams or Zoom.
Things You'll Need
You should start preparing the things that you'll need when you apply. These will be mandatory, unless specifically flagged as optional.
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Two referees willing to give you a reference
Either academic or professional – please see our References guidance for more information about which type you need. Your referees will need to have submitted their reference by the course deadline. - Transcript
- CV/resume
- Evidence of competence in English
If required - please see our Competence in English guidance for more information. - Core - Reasons for Applying (2500 characters) (mandatory)
Please provide a personal statement outlining the reasons why you are applying for this particular programme. We recommend a maximum of 250 words for this statement (note that there is a 2,500 character limit set up for this field). - JBS - statement of research interest
A description of your research interests and, if known, a plan for the research you intend to conduct during the course of the MPhil ISO studies. We recommend a maximum of 800 words for this research interest statement (note that there is a 5,000 character limit set up for this field).
Gates Cambridge Scholarships
If you wish to be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you will also need to provide the following:
See Gates Cambridge for more information.
How to Find a Supervisor
Applicants do not need to contact faculty for potential research supervisors. A dissertation supervisor will be allocated by the department, during the first term of study.