Master of Public Administration
- January
- May
- September
- IELTS 6.0 Overall not less than 5.5
- PTE 59 Overall not less than 59
WHY STUDY MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (MPA)?
Be internationally relevant, make a difference
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) is an internationally excellent programme with a distinct identity:
- Big challenge focused. Public administration & policy are studied in the backdrop of the challenges posed from the implementation of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).
- Professional practice oriented. The programme pays particular attention to professional practice, transferrable skills, and meta-skills.
- With an inclusive curriculum. The programme features a series of horizontal inclusive curriculum themes: comparative public administration & policy with extensive focus on the global south, decolonized curriculum, ethics, good governance and social justice.
This qualification is ideal for anybody looking to improve their understanding of public administration and management, public policy and governance and develop the skillset needed to enter the job market whether in the UK or internationally. The role of policymakers and public managers is changing quickly, and this course has been designed to reflect the increase in demand for knowledge workers and managers skilled in policy analysis, public administration and management, complex problem solving and practical implementation with an emphasis on the big challenges facing humanity.
Public sector, third sector and civil service roles are a natural progression for our graduates, but an MPA can lead to private sector roles too. The leadership and management skills you will develop, teamed with a deep understanding of governance and public policy, will allow you to step into many organisational roles involving people, policy and impact.
This course is more than just theory, it’s been carefully designed to set you up for a career. The teaching team have years of practical experience and insight to share and will help you build links with governance organizations.
WHO IS THIS PROGRAMME FOR?
- Graduates looking to move into a career in public policy and governance
- Professionals with relevant industry experience who are looking to expand their current skills and knowledge and progress to a higher level
Applications for this programme will be considered on an individual basis.
WHERE WILL THIS PROGRAMME TAKE ME?
Make an impact in your public or third sector career with a Master of Public Administration (MPA). With a rigorous focus on governance, public organization management and policy making this course will give you the theoretical and practical understanding needed to take your career to the next level.
This high level, specialist qualification will equip aspiring modern public managers and policymakers with the skills required to manage organizations and make a decisive contribution to solving public policy issues that are either global, national or local. The programme combines a rigorous social science focus on governance, public administration and management with a strong grounding in public policy.
Our MPA has a strong international focus and is ideal for professionals looking to progress into a global career. It focuses on key societal challenges, particularly the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), and the way these are addressed by administrations and via policies that involve numerous actors and organizations at various levels of government and governance across different country contexts.
Whether you’re looking to enter the world of public management or policy making, or uplevel your current work experience by expanding your sector knowledge, this course will help you develop the knowledge, skills and connections you need to take those vital next steps.
You will
- Gain an understanding of public management, leadership and administration within a global and comparative context.
- Learn how policy is made, changed, managed, and implemented across countries and sectors.
- Tailor your studies to your interests and career ambitions with an array of optional modules that will help you develop expertise in the area that interests you.
- Enhance your employability with professional practice and career-relevant content through innovative professional oriented learning and assessment.
- Select between an applied and a more research-focused path that might prepare you for postgraduate studies in research (MRes, Mphil) or a PhD application.
- Study within a diverse international community of learners.
WHAT COULD MY FUTURE CAREER LOOK LIKE?
A public administration masters degree provides a cross-section of skills for professionals looking to work in public, third sector, and even private organisations at management or leadership level. It’s a highly versatile qualification that can lead to a range of top-level positions for individuals looking to make a real impact.
MPA graduates may go on to work as analysts, researchers, managers, advocates, and many other positions with a connection to public management, governance, or policy at international, national, and regional/local level.
The MPA aims to deliver world-ready graduates in public administration, governance, and public policy by providing students with cutting edge knowledge, globally relevant skills, and confidence to think critically and challenge received wisdom.
Upon completion of the programme, MPA graduates can shape a better future for themselves and the communities they live in.