Science and Technology Policy Studies PhD : University of Sussex

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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.

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Degree requirements	You’re normally expected to have a Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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

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.

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.

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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.

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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

Contact

Allam@sussex.ac.uk

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Dr Saurabh Arora

Senior Lecturer in Technology and Innovation for Development

Contact

S.Arora@sussex.ac.uk

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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

Contact

R.P.Byrne@sussex.ac.uk

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Dr Rose Cairns

Research Fellow

Contact

R.Cairns@sussex.ac.uk

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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

Contact

R.Camerani@sussex.ac.uk

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Prof Joanna Chataway

Associate Faculty

Research interests

Access to health technologies, Inclusive innovation, Innovation and Development, Transformative Innovation

Contact

J.C.Chataway@sussex.ac.uk

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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

Contact

T.Ciarli@sussex.ac.uk

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Dr Rachael Durrant

Research Fellow SPRU

Research interests

Agro-ecological agriculture, Social Innovation and Sustainability, Sustainable food systems

Contact

R.Durrant@sussex.ac.uk

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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

Contact

A.V.Ely@sussex.ac.uk

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Prof Tim Foxon

Professor of Sustainability Transitions

Research interests

Economic Growth, energy policy, Low carbon development, Sustainability transitions

Contact

T.J.Foxon@sussex.ac.uk

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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’)

Contact

R.Hasan@sussex.ac.uk

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Dr Sabine Hielscher

Research Fellow

Research interests

Consumption and everyday life, Energy demand, Grassroots innovation, Sustainable design, Technology and society

Contact

S.Hielscher@sussex.ac.uk

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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

Contact

M.M.Hopkins@sussex.ac.uk

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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

Contact

F.Kern@sussex.ac.uk

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Dr Paula Kivimaa

Senior Research Fellow

Research interests

energy policy, Transition

Contact

P.Kivimaa@sussex.ac.uk

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Prof Gordon Mackerron

Professor Of Science And Technology Policy

Research interests

Nuclear power

Contact

Gordon.Mackerron@sussex.ac.uk

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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

Contact

F.Marshall@sussex.ac.uk

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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

Contact

B.Martin@sussex.ac.uk

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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

Contact

A.Marzucchi@sussex.ac.uk

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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

Contact

M.Mazzucato@sussex.ac.uk

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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

Contact

C.A.McLeish@sussex.ac.uk

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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

Contact

E.P.Millstone@sussex.ac.uk

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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

Contact

P.Nightingale@sussex.ac.uk

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Mr Parimal Patel

Associate Faculty

Research interests

Innovation policy issues

Contact

P.R.Patel@sussex.ac.uk

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Dr Ismael Rafols

Associate Faculty

Contact

I.Rafols@sussex.ac.uk

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Dr Matias Ramirez

Senior Lecturer in Management

Research interests

Land Use

Contact

Matias.Ramirez@sussex.ac.uk

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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

Contact

J.Revill@sussex.ac.uk

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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

Contact

K.Rogge@sussex.ac.uk

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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

Contact

D.Rotolo@sussex.ac.uk

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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

Contact

C.E.Y.Sato@sussex.ac.uk

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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

Contact

M.Savona@sussex.ac.uk

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Prof Johan Schot

Associate Faculty

Research interests

Hidden Innovation, History of Science/Medicine/Technology, Strategic management, Sustainability transitions

Contact

J.W.Schot@sussex.ac.uk

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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

Contact

J.Siepel@sussex.ac.uk

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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

Contact

A.G.Smith@sussex.ac.uk

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Prof Steven Sorrell

Professor of Energy Policy

Research interests

Energy and climate policy, Energy Efficiency, rebound effects, resource depletion

Contact

S.R.Sorrell@sussex.ac.uk

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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

Contact

B.Sovacool@sussex.ac.uk

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Prof Ed Steinmueller

Professor of Information & Communication Technology Policy

Research interests

Economics

Contact

W.E.Steinmueller@sussex.ac.uk

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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

Contact

A.C.Stirling@sussex.ac.uk

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Prof Joseph Tidd

Emeritus Professor

Research interests

Industrial Innovation, Innovation Management, New Product Development

Contact

J.Tidd@sussex.ac.uk

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Prof Jim Watson

Associate Faculty

Research interests

Energy and climate policy, Innovation Policy

Contact

W.J.Watson@sussex.ac.uk

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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.

Find out more

ESRC 1+3 and +3 Scholarships via SeNSS

A number of ESRC-funded standalone PhD and PhD with Masters scholarships across the social sciences.

Find out more

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.

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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

Find out more

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

Living costs

Find out typical living costs for studying at Sussex

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