LONDON’S GLOBAL UNIVERSITY
SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND
PUBLIC POLICY MPA /
2016/17 ENTRY
www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/steapp
Science, Engineering and Public Policy MPA /
Public policy challenges on both a local and a
global scale increasingly revolve around issues
that require significant scientific, technological and
engineering knowledge. This flagship programme
aims to address policy challenges around the world
by encouraging stronger collaborative relationships
between science, technology, engineering, public
policy and decision-making.
Degree summary This programme entails interdisciplinary work across policy, science,
engineering and technology. Students acquire a comprehensive range of
professional skills - including the writing and presentation of policy briefs
and analyses, and the production of press releases and televised
interviews - and will take part in dynamic scenarios to apply and
consolidate their knowledge, develop practical skills, and test
understanding within real-world policy challenges.
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UCL is a world-leading university at the heart of a global capital. We
are renowned for our applied and interdisciplinary research and
teaching, our internationally diverse staff and student population and
our longstanding ethos of public service.
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Students will have access to some of the world's best academics and
practitioners across public policy, science, technology and
engineering, and are supported and encouraged to build their own
network with the global NGOs, corporate and governmental
communities based in, or routinely visiting, London.
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Direct engagement with global policy and technical communities is
the foundation of STEaPP.
The programme combines innovative classroom teaching with
scenario-based learning around real-world policy challenges. Students
regularly interact with external experts and speakers, and work closely
with STEaPP staff who have practical policy- and decision-making
experience. Assessment is through written assignments, presentations,
collective and individual projects and reports.
Degree structure Mode: Full-time: 1 year
Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. The programme
consists of four core modules (105 credits), two optional modules (30
credits), two electives (30 credits) and a major Group Policy Project (45
credits).
CORE MODULES
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Introduction to Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy (60 credits)
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Analytical Methods for Policy (15 credits)
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Negotiations, Meditation and Diplomacy (15 credits)
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Either Evidence, Institutions and Power or Organisations and External Environments (15
credits)
OPTIONS
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Students will also choose two optional modules from the following:
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Communicating Science for Policy
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Science and Innovation in the Developing World
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Clean Energy and Development
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Sustainability Science and Policy in Practice
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Science, TEchnology and Engineering Advice in Practice
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Students may also choose options more widely from the full range of electives offered
across UCL
MPA GROUP POLICY PROJECT
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All students undertake a real-world interdisciplinary group policy project with an external
partner. The group is required to research, gather evidence, create a project plan and
specify a practical solution (45 credits).
Your career Graduates of this programme are likely to have a wide range of
employment opportunities spanning the public, private and third sectors,
and with international development and aid organisations and
global/international agencies.
Employability
The programme offers the opportunity to work directly with a real-world
‘policy client’ (through the major project). Students will benefit from direct
experience with future employers, as well as gaining a relevant skill-set.
Entry requirements A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor’s degree from a UK
university in a relevant discipline, or a 3.5 GPA, or an overseas
qualification of an equivalent standard. Students are encouraged (but are
not required) to have work experience prior to enrolling on this
programme.
FEES AND FUNDING
// UK & EU (2016/17) entry: £19,940 (FT)
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Overseas (2016/17) entry: £24,400 (FT)
Full details of funding opportunities can be found on the UCL
Scholarships website: www.ucl.ac.uk/scholarships
English language proficiency level
APPLICATION DATE
If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you
will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English
proficiency.
All applicants: 29 July 2016
The level of English language proficiency for this programme is: Good.
Mr Joe Fitzsimons
Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and
test providers is provided at:
www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/english-requirements
Your application Deadlines for consideration of departmental scholarships may be much
earlier (please see departmental website for latest information).
When we assess your application we would like to learn:
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why you want to study Science, Engineering and Public Policy at
graduate level, and at UCL particularly
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what particularly attracts you to the chosen programme
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where you would like to go professionally with your degree
how your academic and professional background meets the demands
of this challenging programme
Together with essential academic requirements, the personal statement
is your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to this
programme match what the programme will deliver.
Details on how to apply are available on the website at:
www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/apply
PDF Updated: May 25, 2016
Information correct at time of going to press. See website (www.ucl.ac.uk/steapp) for latest information
CONTACT
Email:
steapp.admissions@ucl.ac.uk
Telephone:
+44 (0)20 3108 9425