MPA Masters of Public Administration (Online) at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

Discover pioneering public service practices, strategies, and global perspectives that bring about change in your community with our Online Master's in Public Administration (MPA). Designed for public sector professionals aspiring to take on senior leadership roles, this programme equips you with the skills to create a positive impact at local, national, and international levels.

Department: Business and Management | Duration: 2.5 years | Study mode: online | Intake: January, March, May, June, September, October | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Online Masters of Public Administration is a 180-credit masters programme which takes 2.5 years to complete. This course comprises of a series of twelve taught core modules.

Career pathways

For professionals eager to advance their skills and stay ahead in a rapidly changing sector, our Online MPA offers practical, contemporary content to help you better serve your local communities. If you're looking to develop cutting-edge skills and expertise, this programme opens doors to a variety of MPA careers - from policy management and town planning to corporate services and change management - whether in the public sector, government, or with external agencies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:1 Honours degree You will need to have obtained (or be predicted to obtain) an upper second-class degree or postgraduate diploma from a UK university OR an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution. If you do not meet standard criteria, we offer a more flexible entry criteria and can accept applications with a lower degree and relevant work experience, including:. A second-class degree and evidence of at least 1-5 years of relevant work experience in the public sector.

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,665 for the whole programme. Total cost Source

International applicants: GBP 15,665 for the whole programme. Total cost Source

Intake: January, March, May, June, September, October

Duration: 2.5 years

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.bham.ac.uk/course-finder-landing-page/?code=COS171

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