MPA Public Administration (Distance Learning) at University of Portsmouth

Programme overview

Study by distance learning on our one or two year MPA Public Administration Master's course. Choose your specialist subjects to progress in your public sector career. Are you a professional looking to step up into public sector leadership and management?

Duration: 1 year full-time by distance learning; 2 years part-time by distance learning | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Comparative Public Policy; Public Management and Administration; Partnerships, Problems and Probity: Solving Complex Social Issues; Strategic Public Management and Leading Effective Change; Dissertation/Major Project (Masters Public Administration).

Career pathways

Graduate roles include ministerial advice, central government policy units, government partner organisations, charitable foundations, Organisation for Economic Co-operation (OECD), European Union (EU), Local Government Association (LGA).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Qualifications or experience. A minimum of a second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications. Preferably, applicants will have experience of working in a managerial role in a public sector organisation. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered, such as previous study, employment, voluntary work and training courses, including courses and qualifications you didn't complete. Applicants may be invited to attend an interview. Course costs and funding. Tuition fees (September 2027 start). UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man students. Course fees for 2027/28 will be confirmed shortly. International and EU students. English language: IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) with no component score below 5.5.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time by distance learning; 2 years part-time by distance learning

Apply through the official page: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-taught/mpa-public-administration-distance-learning

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