Public Management
Entry requirements
The normal admission requirement for our other taught postgraduate programmes is a good first degree or an equivalent professional qualification.
Months of entry
January, October
Course content
Enhance your understanding of public sector governance and performance challenges. Ideal for both experienced practitioners and aspiring professionals, you'll be equipped with essential leadership skills and knowledge for impactful public service careers.
Our MSc in Public Management will position you at the forefront of public service innovation, empowering you to shape policies, drive positive change, and lead with confidence in dynamic environments locally, nationally, and globally.
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What makes this course different?
Prepare for impactful public service careers with our focus on global governance challenges and leadership development. Our comparative approach explores diverse socio-economic contexts, blending theory with practical applications through case studies and collaborative projects. Develop vital research skills with support from expert faculty in a flexible, inclusive learning environment conducive to career growth in national and international public sectors. Join us to shape policies, drive change, and lead confidently in today's dynamic public service landscape.
- Develop expertise in governance and public sector challenges for impactful career advancement.
- Gain insights into local, regional, national, and international public sector dynamics.
- Ideal for experienced practitioners and newcomers seeking career progression or transition within public service and related sectors.
- Enhance leadership skills and confidence through comparative learning contexts.
Career opportunities
Prepare for influential roles in public management with our MSc course. Gain a deep understanding of governance, performance improvement, and public service coordination across global, national, and local contexts. Ideal for experienced practitioners and aspiring public sector leaders, our comparative approach equips you with essential skills and insights to navigate diverse challenges and drive meaningful change in governmental and related sectors, both domestically and internationally.
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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Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
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