MPA Public Administration - Social and Public Policy at University of York

Programme overview

A 100% online part-time Master of Public Administration for aspiring leaders in the public, non-profit or related private sectors. It examines how social policy-making is shaped by socio-economic structures and political processes and how global dynamics filter through national social policy.

Duration: 2 years part-time (100% online) | Intake: Six starts a year | Study mode: part-time; online/distance learning | Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Comparative Social and Public Policy, Ethical Social Leadership and Public Value, Exploring Policy Research, Futures of Work, Global Poverty and Inequality, Leading and Managing Change, Policy Analysis for a Complex World, Public-Private Partnerships in Public Services and Social Protection, completed with a Project Proposal and Independent Study Project.

Career pathways

Graduates go on to roles in national and local government, international NGOs and charities, the NHS, consultancies and accountancy firms, universities, banks and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally at least a 2:2 undergraduate degree; applicants without one may be considered with a suitable professional background. Professional experience in the public policy, public service, public administration or international development field is expected, at least at early-career level with some involvement in organisational decision-making or a clear path towards it. English language (international applicants): IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each component; TOEFL iBT 87 (21 in each component); PTE Academic 61 (55 in each component); other tests accepted. English language evidence may be waived for applicants from specified majority English-speaking countries or with a recent degree taught in English.

GBP 11,040 for the whole programme. Total programme fees for the 2-year part-time online programme; paid per module Source

Intake: Six starts a year

Duration: 2 years part-time online-learning

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