Overview

This Public Administration - International Development (Online) programme from the University of York has been designed to break down geographical barriers to study with entirely online delivery that ensures it can be studied from anywhere in the world, from any location, on desktop or mobile devices.

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This interdisciplinary online course provides development professionals with the knowledge and skills to analyse, influence and implement development policies and programmes.
It is a Masters degree that has been specifically designed for the busy lives of working professionals, with academic content accessible at the times that suit you, enabling you to study around your work and family life. You can apply what you learn to your role as you study and continue to progress in your career in parallel.
You will study in an interactive online learning environment and collaborate with fellow students from all over the world, providing a unique opportunity to grow your global professional network.
This programme enables you to develop your knowledge and skills in the field of international development, public administration and public policy. It enables you to take on roles with higher degrees of leadership responsibility and strategic impact. York MPA graduates go on to a wide range of roles, including in government, international NGOs and charities, the NHS, leading consultancies and accountancy firms, universities, banks, and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

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Programme Structure

What you will study

Drawing from contemporary scholarship and current practitioner approaches used across the globe, you will learn how to analyse and influence multi-stakeholder policy processes and lead development projects, programmes and organisations. Designed for development practitioners in governmental and non-governmental organisations in the UK and internationally, this online course prepares you to meet the challenges of development in complex and demanding contexts.

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-29 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-05 00:00:00 , National

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With six start dates a year, you’re not restricted to the traditional academic year and can begin your postgraduate study within weeks.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Administration International Development View 29 other Masters in International Development in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

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General requirements

Students should normally have at least a 2:1 undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification and the professional experience outlined below.

If they don't have experience of undergraduate study or only of a lower standard, the application may be considered if they have a suitable professional background, as outlined below.

Students should have professional experience in the public policy/public service/public administration/international development field. This could be in roles in local or national government, or in non-governmental, intergovernmental or international organisations, the voluntary and charitable sector, and private sector roles which support or deliver public services or which interact with policy making.

If you earned your undergraduate degree outside of the UK, you should check that it is equivalent to a 2:1.

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Tuition Fees

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5340 GBP / year

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5340 GBP / year

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Funding

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