Applications are now open for the Bennett School of Public Policy's MPhil in Public Policy and MPhil in Digital Policy, offering small-cohort, research-led programmes that equip future policymakers with the skills to tackle global challenges in areas ranging from economic growth and governance to AI and digital technologies.
Applications are now open for the Bennett School’s postgraduate programmes beginning in October 2027, including the MPhil in Public Policy, the MPhil in Digital Policy, and the School’s new PhD programme.
The University’s Postgraduate Admissions Office will host Postgraduate Virtual Open Days in November 2026, with the Bennett School’s programmes featuring in dedicated sessions on Tuesday 3 November between 9am and 11am with the Course Directors. Registration is required.
Masters applicants can apply for funding until Wednesday 2 December 2026, while course application deadlines are Tuesday 2 February 2027 for the MPhil in Public Policy and Thursday 25 March 2027 for the MPhil in Digital Policy. However, as places are assessed continuously, applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
The two programmes are designed to equip future policymakers with the knowledge, analytical skills and practical experience needed to address today’s most pressing policy challenges, from economic growth and governance to digital technologies and artificial intelligence.
The MPhil in Public Policy brings together perspectives from economics, politics, statistics and the sciences, preparing students to tackle complex public policy issues using evidence-based approaches. Meanwhile, the MPhil in Digital Policy, currently in its first year , explores how digital technologies are reshaping policymaking and provides students with a strong foundation in areas including AI governance, digital economics, data and regulation.
Both courses combine rigorous academic study and research with real-world policy challenges and are taught in small cohorts, enabling close interaction with academics, policymakers and practitioners. They are aimed at high-calibre graduates and early-career professionals seeking to make an impact in government, business, international organisations and civil society.
Professor Dame Diane Coyle, Course Director of the MPhil in Digital Policy, said: “Our aim is to equip students with the critical thinking, analytical tools and collaborative skills needed to make informed decisions in complex, rapidly evolving policy environments.”
Dr Alessio Terzi, Course Director of the MPhil in Public Policy, said: “The programme prepares students to lead with insight, evidence and impact by combining rigorous academic teaching with real-world case studies and professional development.”
The Bennett School is also recruiting a small number of candidates for its new PhD programme, which starts in October 2027. Work is underway to develop a scholarship programme to support doctoral researchers and widen access to postgraduate study.
For more information about the programmes, entry requirements and funding opportunities, visit our study webpages.
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