Key information
- Duration:
- 4 years full time, 6 years part time
- Start date:
- September 2019
From science and technology capability building in developing countries to policy and regulation in energy and high technology industries to rethinking sustainable development – our current research projects fall under three main headings:
- Governance and Sustainability
- Innovation in Firms and Industries
- National and International Science and Technology Systems.
At SPRU – Science Policy Research Unit, you’ll work with internationally recognised experts employing an issue-focused interdisciplinary approach to innovation and industrial policy.
Entry requirements
Degree requirements | You’re normally expected to have a Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please select your country from the list.
Argentina
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Licenciado/Titulo with a final mark of at least 7.5-8.5 depending on your university. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Australia
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with second-class upper division. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Azerbaijan
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Magistr or Specialist Diploma with a minimum average mark of at least 4 or 81% |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Bahrain
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with CGPA 3.0/4.0 (Grade B). |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Bangladesh
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Masters degree with CGPA of at least 3.0/4.0. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Brazil
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bacharel, Licenciado or professional title with a final mark of at least 7.5 or 8 depending on your university. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Brunei
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors (Honours) degree with second class upper division or GPA 3.1/4.0. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Canada
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with CGPA 3.3/4.0 (grade B+). |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Chile
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Licenciado with a final mark of 5-5.5/7 depending on your university. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
China
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with an overall mark of at least 72%-85% depending on your university. As evidence of completing your degree you must provide both a Degree Certificate and Graduation Certificate. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Colombia
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Licenciado with ‘Acreditacion de alta calidad' and a GPA of 3.5. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Cyprus
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree or Ptychion with a final mark of at least 7.5. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Ecuador
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Licenciado with a final mark of at least 17/20. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Egypt
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree from a university with an overall grade of at least 70%-75% depending on your university |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
France
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Licence with mention bien or Maîtrise with final mark of at least 13. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Germany
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree or Magister Artium with a final mark of 2.4 or better. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Ghana
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree from a public university with second-class upper division. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Greece
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Ptychion from an AEI with a final mark of at least 7. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Hong Kong
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors (Honours) degree with second-class upper division. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
India
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with an overall mark of at least 55-70% depending on your university. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Indonesia
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree from an 'A' accredited university with GPA 3.0/4.0. Bachelors degree from a 'B' accredited university with GPA 3.2/4.0. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Iran
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree (Licence or Karshenasi) with a final mark of at least 15. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Italy
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Diploma di Laurea with an overall mark of at least 105. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Japan
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with a minimum C/GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Jordan
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with CGPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or 80%. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Kazakhstan
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with an overall mark of 4 or better (on a scale of 1-5)/GPA 3,33. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Kenya
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors (Honours) degree with second-class upper division. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Kuwait
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with CGPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or B+ |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Lebanon
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with CGPA 3.5/4.0 or 14/20. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Malawi
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Masters degree, depending on your university. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Malaysia
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with CGPA of at least 3.0/4.0 |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Mexico
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Licenciado with a final mark of at least 8/10. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Nepal
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Masters degree with overall mark of 80% |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Nigeria
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with second-class upper division or CGPA of at least 3.0-3.5/5.0 depending on your university. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Norway
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with an overall grade of B. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Oman
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with CGPA of at least 3.3/4.0. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Pakistan
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Four-year bachelors degree with overall grade of 65% or Masters with 60% |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Palestine
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with at least 80% or GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Paraguay
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors with a final mark of at least 7.5/10. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Peru
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Licenciado with a final mark of at least 13/20 from a public university or 15/20 from a private university. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Philippines
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Masters degree with 1.5/5.0 (where 1 is the highest) or 3.7/4.0 |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Qatar
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with an overall CPGA of at least 3 (on a scale of 4). |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Russia
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bakalavr or Specialist Diploma with a minimum average mark of at least 4. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Saudi Arabia
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with a CGPA 3.5/5.0 or 3/4.0. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Singapore
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors (Honours) degree with second-class upper division or CAP 4.0. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
South Africa
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors (honours) degree with second-class division 1. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
South Korea
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with a CGPA of at least 3.3/4.5 or 3.1/4.3 or B+ |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Spain
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Licenciado with a final mark of at least 2/4 or 7/10. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Sri Lanka
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors Special degree with upper second honours. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Switzerland
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Licence or Diplôme with 5/6 or 8/10. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Taiwan
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with overall mark of at least 67%-80% depending on your university. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Thailand
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with CGPA of at least 2.8 - 3.0/4.0 or equivalent depending on your university. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Turkey
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Lisans Diplomasi with CGPA of at least 2.8 - 3.0/4.0 or equivalent depending on your university. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
United Arab Emirates
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with CGPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
USA
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with CGPA of at least 3.3-3.5/4.0 depending on your university. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Vietnam
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree (with a Graduate Thesis/research component) with CGPA of at least 3.3/4.0 or 7.5/10. As evidence of completing your degree you must provide both proof of graduation in addition to your transcript. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Zambia
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Masters degree with GPA of 2.0/2.5 or equivalent. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Zimbabwe
Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors (Honours) degree with second-class upper division. |
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
My country is not listed
If your country is not listed, you need to contact us and find out the qualification level you should have for this course. Contact us
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a field related to science and technology policy. You may also be considered for the degree if you have several years of equivalent professional experience. |
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English language requirements
IELTS (Academic)
Standard level (6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component).
Check your IELTS qualification meets all of our entry requirements and find out more about IELTS
Alternative English language qualifications
Proficiency tests
Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE)
For tests taken before January 2015: grade B or above.
For tests taken after January 2015: 176 overall, including at least 169 in each skill
We would normally expect the CAE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.
You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about Cambridge English: Advanced
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
For tests taken before January 2015: grade C or above.
For tests taken after January 2015: 176 overall, including at least 169 in each skill.
We would normally expect the CPE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.
You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about Cambridge English: Proficiency
Pearson (PTE Academic)
62 overall, including at least 56 in all four skills.
PTE (Academic) scores are valid for two years from the test date. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about Pearson (PTE Academic)
TOEFL (iBT)
88 overall, including at least 20 in Listening, 19 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.
TOEFL (iBT) scores are valid for two years from the test date. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about TOEFL (iBT)
The TOEFL Institution Code for the University of Sussex is 9166.
English language qualifications
AS/A-level (GCE)
Grade C or above in English Language.
Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE)/ AS or A Level: grade C or above in Use of English.
GCE O-level
Grade C or above in English.
Brunei/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.
Singapore/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.
GCSE or IGCSE
Grade C or above in English as a First Language (Grade 4 or above in GCSE from 2017).
Grade B or above in English as a Second Language.
German Abitur
A score of 12 or above in English.
Ghana Senior Secondary School Certificate
If awarded before 1993: grades 1-6 in English language.
If awarded between 1993 and 2005: grades A-D in English language.
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
Level 4, including at least 3 in each component in English Language.
Indian School Certificate (Standard XII)
The Indian School Certificate is accepted at the grades below when awarded by the following examination boards:
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) – English Core only: 70%
Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) - English: 70%
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
English A or English B at grade 5 or above.
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Grades A - C in English language
Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) 1119/GCE O-level
If taken before the end of 2008: grades 1-6 in English Language.
If taken from 2009 onwards: grade C or above in English Language.
The qualification must be jointly awarded by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES).
West African Senior School Certificate
Grades A1-C6 (1-6) in English language when awarded by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or the National Examinations Council (NECO).
Country exceptions
Select to see the list of exempt English-speaking countries
If you are a national of one of the countries below, or if you have recently completed a qualification equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree or higher in one of these countries, you will normally meet our English requirement. Note that qualifications obtained by distance learning or awarded by studying outside these countries cannot be accepted for English language purposes.
You will normally be expected to have completed the qualification within two years before starting your course at Sussex. If the qualification was obtained earlier than this, we would expect you to be able to demonstrate that you have maintained a good level of English, for example by living in an English-speaking country or working in an occupation that required you to use English regularly and to a high level.
Please note that this list is determined by the UK’s Home Office, not by the University of Sussex.
List of exempt countries:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Canada**
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- New Zealand
- St Kitts and Nevis
- St Lucia
- St Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- United Kingdom
- USA
** Canada: you must be a national of Canada; other nationals not on this list who have a degree from a Canadian institution will not normally be exempt from needing to provide evidence of English.
English language support
If you don’t meet the English language requirements for your degree, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course
Visas and immigration
Find out how to apply for a student visa
Admissions information for applicants
Research proposal | If you are applying for a PhD on a self-funding basis, you’ll need to write a research proposal. Find out how to write a research proposal. |
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If your qualifications aren’t listed or you have a question about entry requirements, contact us
Application deadlines
You can only begin this degree in September.
How to apply
If you’d like to join us as a research student, there are two main routes:
- browse funded projects in this subject area
- browse our potential supervisors and propose your own research project.
Find out how to apply for a PhD at Sussex
Full-time and part-time study
Choose to work on your research full time or part time, to fit around your work and family life. For details about part-time study, contact us at bmec-pgr@sussex.ac.uk
PhD or MPhil?
You can choose to study for a PhD or an MPhil. PhD and MPhil degrees differ in duration and in the extent of your research work.
- For a PhD, your research work makes a substantial original contribution to knowledge or understanding in your chosen field.
- For an MPhil, your work is an independent piece of research but in less depth than for a PhD. You’ll graduate with the degree title Master of Philosophy. You might be able to change to a PhD while you study for an MPhil.
Our supervisors

Dr Allam Ahmed
Senior Lecturer
Research interests
Africa, Change Management Strategy, ICT in Education, Information and Knowledge Management, Innovation for sustainability, Innovation Management, International business, International Development, Knowledge generation - Co-Creation, Knowledge Management (Design), Marketing, Media and international development, Middle Eastern and African Studies, Science and technology policy, Strategic management, sudan, Sustainable development, Technology
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Dr Saurabh Arora
Senior Lecturer in Technology and Innovation for Development
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Dr Robert Byrne
Lecturer
Research interests
climate policy, Developing Countries, Development studies, energy policy, Innovation for sustainability, Low carbon development, Renewables, Socio-technical transitions, Strategic niche management
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Dr Roberto Camerani
Research Fellow
Research interests
Creative Economy, Cultural and Creative Industries, diffusion of innovations, Digital innovation, Economics of innovation, Innovation Management, Innovation studies, Science and Technology Indicators
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Prof Joanna Chataway
Associate Faculty
Research interests
Access to health technologies, Inclusive innovation, Innovation and Development, Transformative Innovation
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Dr Tommaso Ciarli
Senior Research Fellow
Research interests
complex adaptive systems, Conflict and violence, Development Economics, ecological economics, Economics of innovation, Entrepreneurship, Globalisation of production/agriculture, Scientometrics, Structural change and economic growth, Technological Change
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Dr Rachael Durrant
Research Fellow SPRU
Research interests
Agro-ecological agriculture, Social Innovation and Sustainability, Sustainable food systems
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Dr Adrian Ely
Senior Lecturer in SPRU - Science Policy Research Unit
Research interests
Agro-ecology, biotechnology, Chinese science & innovation policy, Food Security, Innovation for sustainability, Research and innovation governance
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Prof Tim Foxon
Professor of Sustainability Transitions
Research interests
Economic Growth, energy policy, Low carbon development, Sustainability transitions
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Dr Rumy Hasan
Senior Lecturer
Research interests
Critique of multiculturalism and multifaithism, East Asia, Eastern Europe, Political economy of Russia, The conflict in the Middle East and its impact on the West (including ‘dual identities’)
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Dr Sabine Hielscher
Research Fellow
Research interests
Consumption and everyday life, Energy demand, Grassroots innovation, Sustainable design, Technology and society
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Dr Michael Hopkins
Senior Lecturer
Research interests
biotechnology, diagnostics, Financing Innovation, Healthcare, Hidden Innovation, Innovation Systems, Intellectual Property, Managing Change, pharmaceuticals, Regulation of Technology, Science and technology policy, Science And Technology Studies, Scientometrics, Technology Strategy
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Dr Florian Kern
Associate Faculty
Research interests
Climate change, Energy, Innovation policy issues, Political economy, Politics, Science and technology policy, Sustainability transitions
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Dr Paula Kivimaa
Senior Research Fellow
Research interests
energy policy, Transition
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Prof Gordon Mackerron
Professor Of Science And Technology Policy
Research interests
Nuclear power
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Prof Fiona Marshall
Professor of Environment & Development
Research interests
Ecosystem Services, Environment And Health, Food safety, Food Security, Innovation for sustainability, interdisciplinary research, International Development, Natural Resource Management, Peri-urban sustainability, Plant responses to environment, Science and technology policy, Urbanisation
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Prof Ben Martin
Professor of Science & Technology Policy Studies
Research interests
benefits of publicly funded research, creativity and research, evolution of universities, innnovation studies, research assessment, research collaboration, research impact assessment, research integrity, science policy, technology foresight, University-industry links
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Dr Alberto Marzucchi
Senior Lecturer in Economics of Innovation
Research interests
environmental innovation, Firm growth, Geography and Innovation, industrial dynamics, innovation barriers, innovation employment and skills, Innovation Policy
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Prof Mariana Mazzucato
Research interests
Economic Policy, Economics of innovation, Finance and innovation, Firm growth, Growth Policy, History of Economic Thought, Industrial organisation, Innovation Policy
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Dr Caitriona McLeish
Senior Research Fellow
Research interests
arms control, biological weapons, Biosecurity, CBRN terrorism, chemical weapons, disarmament, dual use, International Law, International security, international treaties and governance regimes, proliferation, WMD
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Prof Erik Millstone
Emeritus Professor
Research interests
Food Safety Policy, Obesity prevention policy, Science and Policy-Making, Science and technology policy, Sustainable agriculutral development
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Prof Paul Nightingale
Professor Of Strategy
Research interests
Biosecurity, Biotechnology - Synbio, Change Management Strategy, Data Mining, Economic And Social History, Financial regulation, Industrial Innovation, Innovation policy issues, Security studies, Strategy and entrepreneurship, War and the military-industrial complex
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Mr Parimal Patel
Associate Faculty
Research interests
Innovation policy issues
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Dr Matias Ramirez
Senior Lecturer in Management
Research interests
Land Use
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Dr James Revill
Research Fellow
Research interests
biological weapons, Biological weapons convention, Biosecurity, Bioterrorism, chemical terrorism, chemical weapons, disarmament, IEDs, Improvised Explosive Devices, International Organization, International security
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Dr Karoline Rogge
Senior Lecturer in Sustainability Innovation and Policy
Research interests
climate policy, consistency, credibility, decarbonization, eco-innovation, ecological economics, energy transition, Environmental economics, eu emission trading system, Innovation studies, innovation survey, offshore wind, policy mix, Renewables, Socio-technical transitions, sustainability, Sustainability transitions
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Dr Daniele Rotolo
Senior Lecturer in Science Technology and Innovation Policy
Research interests
Academic productivity, Bibliometrics, Emerging technologies, Funding complementarity, Funding data, Network Analysis, Network dynamics, patent analysis, Science and technology policy, Scientometrics, social network analysis
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Dr Carlos Sato
Lecturer in Management
Research interests
Artificial Intelligence for Project Management, Innovation and Sustainability for Project Management, Major Projects Studies, Megaproject management, Project Management, Systemic and Interdisciplinary Approach to Project Management, Technological Change, Technology and Innovation Management
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Prof Maria Savona
Professor of Innovation and Evolutionary Economics
Research interests
Applied Economics, Barriers to innovation, Economics of innovation, Regional and urban economic development, Structural change and economic growth, Structural dynamics, Theory and measurement of innovation in services
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Prof Johan Schot
Associate Faculty
Research interests
Hidden Innovation, History of Science/Medicine/Technology, Strategic management, Sustainability transitions
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Dr Josh Siepel
Senior Lecturer in Management
Research interests
Design Innovation, Economics, Economics of Awards, Entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship policy, Financing Innovation, Firm growth, Innovation Creativity and Design, Innovation policy issues, skills and employment, Small Business Policy, SMEs; SME finance; SME public policy
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Prof Adrian Smith
Professor of Technology and Society
Research interests
Grassroots innovation, Innovation studies, Politics of technology, Post-automation, Science And Technology Studies, Sustainable development, Technology and society
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Prof Steven Sorrell
Professor of Energy Policy
Research interests
Energy and climate policy, Energy Efficiency, rebound effects, resource depletion
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Prof Benjamin Sovacool
Professor of Energy Policy
Research interests
Climate change adaptation, Climate change mitigation, energy justice, energy policy, energy security, Energy Supply, Sustainability: Environmental
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Prof Ed Steinmueller
Professor of Information & Communication Technology Policy
Research interests
Economics
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Prof Andrew Stirling
Professor of Science & Technology Policy
Research interests
diversity analysis, ecological economics, energy policy, innovation democracy, multicriteria mapping, participatory appraisal, precaution, risk, Science And Technology Studies, science policy, Sustainability transitions, technology assessment, uncertainty
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Prof Joseph Tidd
Emeritus Professor
Research interests
Industrial Innovation, Innovation Management, New Product Development
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Prof Jim Watson
Associate Faculty
Research interests
Energy and climate policy, Innovation Policy
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Funding and fees
How can I fund my course?
Funded projects and scholarships
Our aim is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to despite financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique individuals. Don’t miss out on scholarships – check the specific application deadlines for funding opportunities. Note that funded projects aren’t available for all our PhDs.
3-year PhD studentship on “Energy Demand in the Digital Society” at SPRU, University of Sussex.
One 3-year PhD studentship on “Energy Demand in the Digital Society” at SPRU, University of Sussex.
ESRC 1+3 and +3 Scholarships via SeNSS
A number of ESRC-funded standalone PhD and PhD with Masters scholarships across the social sciences.
SeNSS Collaborative Studentship - Employment in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Robots: Measurement, Impact, and Policies
The award covers tuition fees and a stipend payment, and provides access to a research training support grant.
Sylff PhD scholarship
3 year scholarship which covers: full UK fees, annual stipend of c£14,777 plus research expenses of c£6,000 per year
Postgraduate Doctoral Loans
As a PhD applicant, you may be eligible for a loan of up to £25,000. You can apply for a PhD loan if you’re ordinarily resident in the UK or EU, aged 60 or under when the course starts and are not in receipt of Research Council funding.
As an MPhil student, you may be eligible for a Postgraduate Masters Loan of up to £10,609 if your course starts on or after 1 August 2018. This is not available for students registering for a PhD.
Applying for USA Federal Student Aid?
If any part of your funding, at any time, is through USA federal Direct Loan funds, you will be registered on a separate version of this degree which does not include the possibility of distance learning which is prohibited under USA federal regulations. Find out more about American Student Loans and Federal Student Aid.
Part-time work
We advertise around 2,500 part-time jobs a year so you can make money and gain work experience. We have a special scheme to employ students on campus, wherever possible.
Find out more about careers and employability
How much does it cost?
Fees for self-funding students
UK/EU students: Fees are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2019/20. Fees will become available once set by Research Councils UK.
Channel Islands and Isle of Man students: Fees are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2019/20. Fees will become available once set by Research Councils UK.
International students: £16,750 per year
Home and EU PhD student fees are set at the level recommended by Research Councils UK (RCUK) annually, rising in line with inflation. Overseas fees are subject to an annual increase - see details on our tuition fees page