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.
You must attend the pre-course starting on 28 September 2027.
Further information regarding the pre-course will be provided to the successful candidates by the department in summer 2027.
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. Decisions on applications can be expected from December, with the majority of decisions finalised around April 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 Teams video-conference call.
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 - 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 - JBS - 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 - School of Technology - Widening Participation Questionnaire
Applicants to this course are being asked to complete an additional form to provide contextual information about their previous study. Find out more about our use of contextual information here: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/apply/how/contextual-data
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.