Public Administration (Distance Learning) (Top-up) University of Portsmouth

Overview

You’ll explore what it means to lead and manage effectively across public services — from health and education to policing, social care and environmental policy.

Whether you're working in the public sector already or looking to move into it, this course equips you to lead with knowledge, integrity and impact.

Careers development

This Public Administration (Distance Learning) (Top-up) programme from University of Portsmouth  prepares you to lead and manage in an evolving and complex public sector. As technology advances and societal needs grow, this course will help you develop the skills needed to lead change and deliver services that protect and enhance the lives of citizens, enabling you to make a positive impact on society. 

As a graduate, you'll be ready to take on leadership and specialist roles across a wide range of public service fields, such as:

• Parliament or civil service

• Police, health or education leadership

• Social services

• Environmental and climate change policy

• Legal and financial public sector consultancy

• Strategic planning and public sector management

• Third sector and voluntary organisations

• Think tanks and public policy research

Since there is a wide range of sector specific contacts, the MPA enjoys a range of opportunities for students to gain experience in the sector. Although the course is wholly online, mentorship and guidance is provided by leaders in the sector.