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Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Technology and Policy at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Technology and Policy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7.5
  5. Location: Cambridge, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Technology and Policy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Science, Technology & Public Policy
  2. Economic Analysis for Business Decisions
  3. Microeconomic Theory and Public Policy
  4. Leadership Development Seminar
  5. Concepts and Research in Technology & Policy
  6. Law, Technology and Public Policy
  7. Modelling/Assessment for Policy
  8. Research Seminar
  9. Engineering Systems Concentration Elective

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Complete the application online: An application fee of $75 will be required to submit the application;
  • The TPP online application will require you to submit a current resume, a cover letter, and a response to this supplemental question.
Take the required tests:
  • IELTS: A score of 7.5 or above is required
  • GRE: General test required.
  • Strong candidates typically score in the top 10 percent of all three GRE areas (verbal, quantitative, and analytic writing).
  • Arrange for official transcripts and test scores to be sent

English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

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About Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

United States

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1861 to advance "useful knowledge", the university has...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months