MSt in Social Innovation

Apply using the Applicant Portal

The Apply Now button on the right will take you to the Applicant Portal, where you can create and submit your application and supporting documents, and request 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 £65 application fee
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.

English as a native language or IELTS minimum overall score of 7.5 (with not less than 7.0 in each element) or TOEFL minimum score of 110 iBT (with not less than 25 in each element) or CAE minimum score of Grade A or B (with at least 193) or CPE score of Grade A, B or C (with at least 200).

Assessment by the Cambridge Language Centre as a means to meeting a language condition is possible only after recommendation by the Programme Manager and will be determined only after a formal offer is made for admission. 

Selection Process

Stage 1: Once the admissions team has received an application and the supporting documentation, the applicant is notified if they have been shortlisted for a Skype interview with the Admissions Committee. The purpose of the interview will be to further gauge the candidate's suitability for the course. 

Stage 2: The Admissions Committee of the programme makes a recommendation for the applicant, and this is submitted to the CJBS Degree Committee for approval.

Stage 3: When the recommendation for admission of an applicant is agreed by the CJBS Degree Committee, the admissions team of Institute of Continuing Education will issue a formal offer letter. The offer of a place on the programme will come with conditions attached. These might be financial (i.e. proving that the applicant has the funds to pay for the programme), language-related (i.e. proving that the applicant’s English language skills are proficient), or academic (e.g. submitting original documents). It is the applicant’s responsibility to meet these requirements and provide the necessary evidence in order to be confirmed as a student in the programme.

Stage 4: The confirmation of offer will also be subject to the applicant obtaining College membership. The request for membership to the applicant’s college of choice is made by the CJBS programme team. Contact us if you would like to talk about College choices. 

Stage 5: This is the final stage of the applications process. Once you have met all the conditions of your admission and have the offer of a College place, you will be notified that you are a confirmed student in the programme for Michaelmas term start. At this stage you can start making arrangements such as visa, travel and accommodation ahead of your first residential phase in Cambridge.

Admission of students into our programme is a rolling process, and therefore we welcome and encourage an early submission of applications.

The duration of the selection process will vary depending on committee meeting dates and the number of applications being received. All candidates should expect to be informed of the outcome of their application within 6 weeks of the application deadline.

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 (1500 characters)
  Personal statement and reasons for applying in line with career goals
• Research interests

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.