Overview

The Master of Public Administration combines the study of political science and public policy with leading edge scholarship in public sector management and strategy. It reflects reflects the changing nature of the policy-maker or public manager’s role and an increase in demand for skills development in policy analysis, public administration and management, and evaluation.

Emphasising public policy and governance as well as the traditional business and strategy focus, the MPA will enable you to make a decisive contribution in a range of relevant fields.

The MPA equips you for employment in a number of sectors, particularly (but not exclusively) within the public sector and civil service.

The MPA is offered at University of the West of Scotland's London Campus.

Key Features

Focus on understanding public management, leadership and administration within a global and comparative context
Opportunity to develop expertise in the area of public management, public leadership, public administration, and governance that interests you
Emphasis on public sector innovation, improvement and evaluation in the context of multi-level governance
Opportunity to combine learning with existing work experieince makes the MPA ideal if you have an appropriate professional background
Employability and career-relevant content through innovative learning and assessment

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative Governance & Public Admin
Public Service Management
Research Methods in MCS
Policy Analysis & Practice
Public Service Performance Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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59

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

You should hold a relevant Honours degree (or equivalent) at second class lower division (2:2) or above. Relevant subjects include: Social Science, Business, Health, Law or Social Work.

Applications will also be considered from those with a degree in another discipline or other professional training or experience relevant to the programme at the discretion of the Course Leader.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16275 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

7500 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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Funding

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