A nine-month professional master's for science and engineering graduates who want to work where technology, business and government policy meet. Covers policy analysis, strategy and innovation.
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4-year Sri Lankan Bachelor's (Honours/Special): UK 2:1 = B+, Upper Second Class, GPA 3.3/4 or 60%; high 2:1 = GPA 3.6/4; First = A-, First Class, GPA 3.7/4 or 70%. Most courses ask for a First or high 2:1.
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Scholarship information
Potential funding at University of Cambridge
Postgraduate funding for international students comes mainly through Gates Cambridge and the Cambridge Trust, which offer full-cost and partial awards; applicants are considered through the course application if they meet the funding deadline (early December for 2027 entry). Undergraduate funding for international students is very limited.
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Programme overview
A clearer look at MPhil in Technology Policy
A nine-month professional master's for science and engineering graduates who want to work where technology, business and government policy meet. Covers policy analysis, strategy and innovation.
This 9-month postgraduate route concentrates on understand how organisations operate and compete, use evidence to make strategic and operational decisions, develop leadership, teamwork and professional communication. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
Understand how organisations operate and compete.
Use evidence to make strategic and operational decisions.
Develop leadership, teamwork and professional communication.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
Strategic analysis
Professional communication
Teamwork and leadership
Evidence-based decision-making
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
Independent postgraduate study, critical reading and a dissertation or major project where required.
Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for graduates or experienced professionals seeking advanced knowledge and a more specialised career direction. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
Business analyst
Operations manager
Management consultant
Business development professional
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
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Entry requirements
Can I apply?
Academic
First class honours degree in science or engineering, or equivalent
Sri Lankan qualifications
4-year Sri Lankan Bachelor's (Honours/Special): UK 2:1 = B+, Upper Second Class, GPA 3.3/4 or 60%; high 2:1 = GPA 3.6/4; First = A-, First Class, GPA 3.7/4 or 70%. Most courses ask for a First or high 2:1.
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with University of Cambridge before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.
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