Overview

Throughout this International Development, MPA degree from University of York Online provides development professionals with the knowledge and skills to analyse, influence and implement development policies and programmes.

This postgraduate programme 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.

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 full-time work and family life. You can apply what you learn to your role as you study, continue to progress in your career, and boost your employability 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.

Career opportunities:

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Poverty and Inequality
Theories of Development Governance
Social and Political Issues in Development
Ethical Social Leadership and Public Value
Leading and Managing Change
Policy Analysis for a Complex World
Social Protection

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

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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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 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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Non-residents

5340 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

5340 GBP / year

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Funding

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