Science and Technology Policy

University of Sussex
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Accounting and financeEconomicsFinance

About this course

1st in the world for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)

1st in the UK among science and technology policy think tanks for SPRU – Science Policy Research Unit (Global Go To Think Tank Index Report 2020)

1st in the UK for annual research income in 2019-2022 (Chartered Association of Business Schools)

Advances in science and technology continue to transform the way we live. This makes designing effective policies for science and technology a priority for governments worldwide. The challenge is not just to advance science and technology, but to set directions and priorities for their development.

On our Science and Technology Policy MSc, you’ll learn about the language, logic and tools of policy formulation and analysis. You’ll be taught by world-leading researchers and scholars, and benefit from the global networks enjoyed by the University of Sussex Business School and SPRU – Science Policy Research Unit.

You’ll investigate science and technology policy challenges, and learn to evaluate and recommend policy solutions. This includes:

  • frameworks and tools to understand the complex dynamics of policy development

  • critiquing and contributing to science, technology and innovation policy and industrial strategy

  • analysing science, technology and innovation policy using an array of methodologies, from a number of perspectives.

    We also offer this MSc with an optional professional placement year.

    Accreditation

    You’ll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School. Learn more about all of our course accreditations here. Find out more

    We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Brighton

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Brighton

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    4124 Finance officers
    1131 Financial managers and directors
    2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians
    3531 Brokers
    2421 Chartered and certified accountants
    3534 Financial accounts managers

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Brighton
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Accounting and finance, Economics, Finance

    Offered by

    University of Sussex

    Brighton

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