Program Overview

Master of Public Administration MPA

Overview

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) is a postgraduate degree that aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and expertise necessary to excel in public sector careers. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of public administration, policy-making, and governance.

Course Structure

The MPA program consists of 120 credits, which are typically completed over a period of 12 months for full-time students and 24 months for part-time students. The program includes a range of core and optional modules, as well as a dissertation.

Core Modules

• Administration and Governance: From Concepts to Practice
• Exploring Policy: Key Theories and Debate
• Research Methods: Practical Skills for Policy Research
• Final Project

Optional Modules

• Leading and Managing People in Public Sector Organisations
• Strategic and Financial Planning in the Public Sector
• Delivering Public Services
• Economic Policies and Government Ideologies
• International Organisations and Global Governance
• Welfare and Social Policy Around the World

Learning and Assessment

The program uses a range of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, tutorials, and supervision. Assessment methods include essays, reports, dissertation, group presentations, debates, reflective journals, and poster presentations.

Entry Requirements

• Home/UK students: 2:1 (or international equivalent) in any discipline, or 2:2 (or international equivalent) in any discipline plus one year working experience in national or local government, or public sector or third/voluntary sector
• EU/International students: 2:1 (or international equivalent) in any discipline, or 2:2 (or international equivalent) in any discipline plus one year working experience in national or local government, or public sector or third/voluntary sector
• English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element)

Fees

• Home/UK: £12,750
• International: £30,750

Careers

The MPA program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and expertise necessary to excel in public sector careers. Graduates can expect to work in a range of roles, including government, NGOs, consultancy, and public sector organizations.

Related Courses

• Global Social and Public Policy MA

Additional Information

• The program is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.
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