MSc Public Management at University of Birmingham

Enhance your understanding of public sector governance management and performance challenges. Ideal for both experienced practitioners and aspiring professionals, you'll be equipped with essential leadership skills and knowledge for impactful careers in public service and management careers. This course is only available as a full-time MSc, whether you start in September or January.

Department: Business and Management  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026 / January 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A Masters programme is made up of 180 credits in total. For this programme, you'll take six core modules (120 credits) and a dissertation (60 credits). Modules include Comparative Public Management, Public Management and Governance, Public Sector Economics, Performance, Strategy and Challenge, Public Leadership, Public Policy and Evidence, Dissertation.

Career pathways

Prepare for influential roles in public management with our MSc course. Gain a deep understanding of governance, performance improvement, and public service coordination across global, national, and local contexts.

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