Masters in Public Administration

Entry requirements

The normal admission requirement for our taught postgraduate programmes is a good first degree (UK 2:1) or an equivalent professional qualification. Subject to interview and a written statement, candidates without a first degree who have work experience relevant to the study of local policy and politics, may be admitted.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Explore the evolving nature of public administration, focusing on leadership, efficiency, and reform. Benefit from expert teaching, global insights, and practical skills, including an international field trip, to advance your career in public management worldwide.

Our Masters in Public Administration (MPA) prepares you with essential skills and global perspectives to lead effectively in public management, shaping your future impact in governmental and international contexts whether you're seeking to start or broaden your career.

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What makes this course different?

Explore our Masters in Public Administration, renowned for its versatile learning applications and practical approach. Immerse yourself in public sector management through an enriching international field trip, gaining first-hand experience in diverse governmental settings. Our curriculum prioritises research design tailored for public policy and management, alongside an extended and diverse list of optional modules. Join a cohort composed of students from around the globe to broaden your perspectives and prepare for influential leadership roles in public service worldwide.

• Gain practical insights through an international field trip to diverse governmental settings.
• Customise your learning with optional modules from our recognised School of Government and College of Social Sciences.• Develop expertise in research design tailored for effective public policy and management.
• Join a diverse cohort to broaden your global perspectives and prepare for influential leadership in public service.

Career opportunities

Prepare for impactful leadership in public administration with our MPA course. Tailored for those with backgrounds in government, public policy, or related fields, it equips you to navigate modern governance complexities. Whether leading reforms in public institutions, driving policy changes, or advancing in public, voluntary, or consultancy sectors, our diverse curriculum ensures you're prepared for successful leadership in the public service.

Information for international students

For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to:

• TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing
• Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills
• Cambridge English: C1 Advanced - minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component
• LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): B2 'Communicator' with no less than 33 in each skill

Fees and funding

Postgraduate Masters Loan

To help with the cost of studies, this loan is available to all UK students. You can use this loan towards fees, maintenance or other costs at your own discretion. It’s available for all full-time, part-time and distance learning Masters programmes, as long as you don’t already have a Masters qualification (or equivalent).If you’re a student from Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, you can apply for Masters loans from your country’s government.

Scholarships

To help you afford your studies, we’ve put more than £33 million into student support and scholarships. We also offer a range of advice on searching for funding and managing your finances.

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