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 29 September 2026.

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. 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 a video-conference call, Teams or Zoom.

Further information on How To Apply

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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.

• 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.
• 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.