FAQs

The MPhil in Technology Policy is a full-time, 9-month masters programme.

The programme starts with an orientation week at the beginning of October.

As the MPhil is a full-time programme, the University does not permit you to undertake any employment whilst studying for the degree during term-time. Visit the Cambridge Students website to find out more.

It is also worth noting that:

• some of the electives of the MPhil in Technology Policy programme are taught during Christmas vacation
• students are expected to work on their Final Group Project during the Easter vacation

We do not offer the option of distance learning. All students are expected to reside in Cambridge while undertaking the MPhil in Technology Policy programme.

Yes, as a student on the MPhil in Technology Policy programme you are entitled to benefit from the services of the University Careers Service.

The MPhil in Technology Policy is not a research degree and therefore does not link to the PhD programme at Cambridge Judge Business School. The programme is conceived of as a graduate conversion programme that will prepare students for a professional career.

The MPhil in Technology Policy is not a research degree and does not link to the PhD programme at Cambridge Judge Business School. Some students have continued to other PhD programmes in the Engineering Department or elsewhere, but if you are interested in doing a PhD at Cambridge Judge Business School after completing a masters degree, then please consider our specialist research-oriented masters degrees.

The MPhil in Technology Policy is not a research degree and does not link to the PhD programme at Cambridge Judge Business School. Some students have continued to other PhD programmes in the Engineering Department or elsewhere, but if you are interested in doing a PhD at Cambridge Judge Business School after completing a masters degree, then please consider our specialist research masters degrees.

The tuition fees for the 2025/26 MPhil in Technology Policy class are £39,504, whether your status is home or overseas/international.

Please visit the Postgraduate Admissions’ Finance webpage to get the most up-to-date programme fees.

No. The University Composition Fee is the same for all MPhil in Technology Policy students regardless of nationality.

All MPhil applicants can enter the University of Cambridge Postgraduate Funding Competition. Deadlines will be published in the Postgraduate Funding Search database.

Any other funding opportunities made available to MPhil students at the Business School are published at our MPhil scholarships webpage.

Applications for 2025 entry will open in September 2024. You are required to apply via the Applicant Portal. Guidance on the application process and admissions requirements is available on the MPhil apply page and the Postgraduate Admissions website.

The closing date for applications is 25 February 2025. However, candidates are strongly advised to send in their applications well before this date and ideally before the University’s December funding deadline.

Please note that all supporting documents, including reference letters, should have arrived by the advertised deadline.

Our minimum admissions requirements to the MPhil in Technology Policy programme are as follows:

• you have a UK First Class Honours degree (or international equivalent) in science or engineering. Other disciplines are considered if you have a solid quantitative background
• at least one year of working experience – while this is not an absolute requirement, prior work experience will generally count in an applicant’s favour
• 2 academic references
• evidence of English language proficiency
• evidence of maths and stats proficiency
• evidence of interpersonal, communication, team-working skills, problem-solving and reasoning skills

Please view our MPhil apply page for detailed information on entry requirements.

There is an application charge of £50. Visit the Postgraduate Admissions’ Application Fee page to learn more and to find out which nationals are entitled to a fee waiver.

No, however, it is preferable. Given the highly competitive nature of our admissions process, candidates are strongly encouraged to have at least one year’s work experience (cumulative total) before applying, but we consider all applications submitted.

No, we don’t require a GRE/GMAT score, and it will not add any weight to your application.

No, a research proposal is not needed. The MPhil in Technology Policy is not a research programme, and it does not link to the PhD programmes offered by Cambridge Judge Business School.

No. Applicants need to make a formal application via the Applicant Portal on the Postgraduate Admissions webpages.

View the MPhil apply page for more information on the application process.

We conduct a rolling evaluation of admissions, so you may find out earlier, but you should not expect to hear about the outcome of your application before the end of April 2025.

We conduct video interviews with shortlisted applicants before a final decision is taken. Interviews can also be held in person in some cases, but this is not required and tends to be quite rare.

When completing your application form, you may choose up to 2 Colleges at which you wish to be considered, if you are offered a place on the MPhil in Technology Policy programme.

It is possible that your chosen Colleges will not be able to offer you admission. In that case, your application will be circulated to other Colleges.

This process is carried out by the Postgraduate Admissions Office and they will ensure that you receive an offer of a place from one of the Colleges, once you have a conditional offer to study the MPhil in Technology Policy.

Please visit the Postgraduate Admissions’ College Membership page for more details.

Fluency in English is a prerequisite for the MPhil in Technology Policy programme. Depending on your nationality and your most recent country of study, you may be required to take a language proficiency test to show you have the necessary command of the language to get the most out of the programme.

You do not need to take the test before you apply. If you are made an offer and have not already met our English language requirements, one of the conditions of admission will be that you pass a test at the correct level.

If you have already taken a test in the past, you must have achieved the minimum requirements no more than 2 years before the start of your programme. Visit the Postgraduate Admissions’ International Student pages for more details.

Please note that applicants for the MPhil in Technology Policy will not be referred to the Language Centre for assessment.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an academic interview to assess their fit with the programme. The interview is not meant to evaluate your English competency. Therefore, if your first language is not English, the University of Cambridge requires a separate assessment for your English level.

Students who do not hold a UK or Irish passport will need immigration permission in order to come to the UK and study at Cambridge.

Please consult the Postgraduate Admissions’ Immigration page for the most up-to-date information on visa requirements. You will find information on whether you need a visa to study in the UK, how to obtain a visa, and the paperwork you are required to submit.

You may also find useful information on the following websites:

• UK Visas & Immigration is the website of the Home Office department that administers visas.
• UKCISA is a website for overseas students who wish to study in the UK.