Overview

This Public Administration - International Development (Online) programme from the University of York provides development professionals with the knowledge and skills to analyse, influence and implement development policies and programmes.

Advancing your career

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

Courses include:

Ethical Social Leadership & Public Value

Exploring Policy Research

Global Poverty & Inequality

Leading & Managing Change

Policy Analysis for a Complex World

Public-Private Partnerships in Public Services

Social and Political Issues in Development

Social Protection

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-17 00:00:00

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

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87

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Administration International Development View 28 other Masters in International Development in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

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87

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students should normally have at least a 2:2 undergraduate degree and relevant experience.

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. The extent of experience should be at least on an early career level, with some degree of involvement in organisational decision making or with a clear career path towards such responsibilities.

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Tuition Fees

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5520 GBP / year

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5520 GBP / year

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Funding

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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