MPhil in Technology Policy

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:

1. you have submitted your application and supporting documents via the Applicant Portal
2. you have paid the application fee if applicable. For further information on application fees, and which courses require an application fee, see here.
3. your referees have provided their references.

If you miss the deadlines specified in this section, you will not be able to submit your application.

You must attend the pre-course starting on 30 September 2025.

Further information regarding the pre-course will be provided by the department in due course.

For further information about your offer conditions please see the Offer Booklet.

Selection Process

Applicants should make a formal application via the Applicant Portal. Complete applications, including all supporting documentation, are considered by the MPhil in Technology Policy Admissions Committee on a rolling basis. The earliest decisions on applications can be expected in December 2024, with the majority of decisions finalised around April 2025 after all received applications have been considered by the Admissions Committee of the MPhil in Technology Policy programme.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an online interview, normally via a video-conference call,  Teams or Zoom.

Further information on How To Apply

Things You'll Need

In order to apply for this course you'll need to think about getting a few things ready before you apply.

• Two academic references  
• Transcript  
• CV/resume
• Evidence of competence in English  
  If required - you can check using our tool
• Statement of Interest (5000 characters) (mandatory)
  to include: Why you have chosen to do the MPhil in Technology Policy, what work experience and other relevant experience (especially leadership experience) you might have, how you feel the MPhil in Technology Policy will help in your future. We recommend a maximum of 800 words
• Teamwork
  A descipton of a time when you acted as a leader. Explain how your peers in the programme will benefit from your active engagement in teamwork

Gates Cambridge Scholarships

If you wish to be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you will also need to provide the following:

• Gates Cambridge Reference  
• Research Proposal (PhD applicants only)

See Gates Cambridge for more information.