Master of Public Administration at Teesside University

Programme overview

The Master of Public Administration combines public administration, sociology, politics, public policy and law for people working in or seeking to work in the public, public-private and third sectors.

Faculty: Politics | Duration: 1 year (September) or 16 months (January) full-time, including a summer break; 2 years part-time | Intake: January or September | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Contemporary Issues in Public Administration, Politics and Policy, Dissertation, International Law, Politics and Society, Introduction to Public Administration and Policy and Social Research Methods.

Career pathways

Graduates are placed in private sector consultancy, non-governmental organisations, international organisations, public sector employment, government or local government, and the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum lower second class honours degree in a humanities, social science, law, business or management subject, or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field. Mature students without a degree may be considered with appropriate professional experience, for example three years in a public, public-private or third-sector role with management responsibilities. International applicants need an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component (or approved equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,710 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Intake: January or September

Duration: 1 year (September) or 16 months (January) full-time, including a summer break; 2 years part-time

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