Overview

Throughout this Master of Public Administration, MPA degree from University of York Online you will learn how to analyse complex public management problems and lead change effectively while you develop your ability to manage through networks and partnerships.

Upon graduation, you will be well placed to shape and deliver the public services of the future, and move into more strategic roles in a wide range of public, non-profit and third sector organisations.

Career opportunities:

This degree programme is aimed at ambitious professionals working in the public or non-profit sector who aim to further develop their knowledge and skills in the field of public administration and public policy. It is also well-suited to those in private sector roles with a link to public policy and public management. The knowledge and skills that you will gain – in combination with a qualification from a prestigious Russell Group university – will boost your employability in public service roles with higher degrees of leadership responsibility and strategic impact.

York MPA graduates go on to a wide range of roles, including in national and local government, international NGOs and charities, the NHS, leading consultancies and accountancy firms, universities, banks, and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Co-production and Democratisation of Public Services
Ethical Social Leadership and Public Value
Leading and Managing Change
Policy Analysis for a Complex World
Public Finance
Public-Private Partnerships in Public Services
Regulatory Governance

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-16 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students should normally have at least a 2:2 undergraduate degree and substantive professional 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.

You will not need to provide evidence of your English language abilities:

If you’re from a specified majority English-speaking country
If you’ve completed a degree in English in a specified country within seven years of your intended start date

Work experience

Students should have professional experience in the public policy/public service/public administration/international development field.
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.

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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