Master of Public Administration at Manchester Metropolitan University

What does it take to lead public services in a world of increasing complexity, accountability and change? If you are driven by the desire to improve communities, influence policy and shape the future of public services, Manchester Met's Master of Public Administration (MPA) will equip you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to become an effective public sector leader. Public services are evolving rapidly, with governments increasingly working alongside private and voluntary sector organisations to deliver essential services.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: School of Sociology and Criminology  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) at Manchester Met is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the modern public service landscape and prepare you for leadership roles across public, private and voluntary sector organisations. As public services become increasingly complex, the course develops the strategic, analytical and management skills needed to navigate changing models of governance, accountability, commissioning and service delivery. Modules core: Leadership, Governance, Resources and Complexity, Relational Public Administration, Dissertation, Public Administration; options: Evaluation and Evidence-Based Policy, Placement.

Career pathways

The course aims to provide you with the skills to progress to a leadership role in public services, whether that be in the public, voluntary or private sectors. It also prepares you to continue a career in undertaking research into the new public service landscape.

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