Masters of Public Administration MPA

Make an impact in your public or third sector career with a Master’s qualification in Public Administration. 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.

Applicants are expected to hold at least an Ordinary degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., business-related subjects, Social Science, Politics, etc.) from a UK institution, or an equivalent qualification if studied outside of the UK. Applications with alternative degree titles will also be considered if transcripts show study of modules in Social Sciences, Research Methods, Sociology, or other courses demonstrating Critical Thinking in a Social Sciences context, or if applicants have a degree combined with significant and relevant professional experience (3+ years) in fields such as Public Administration, Civil Service (National or International), or healthcare management in the public sector. If your qualifications are not listed, please contact an admissions officer to obtain the minimum entry requirements for various international qualifications.