Overview

The Public Administration programme offered by Northumbria University can support you and your aspirations to become senior leaders in the private, public, or third sector. The MPA programme is innovative and equips you with the strategic insights, analytical skills, and leadership capabilities to thrive in today’s dynamic global landscape, in addition providing critical reflections on public policy and specific problems that arise in the context of public sector management. .

Career Options

Throughout the course, you build a portfolio that highlights your development and showcases the contributions you make to your business or organisation.

This course reflects the needs of the region and its economy. It is structured to help you apply the knowledge and skills gained directly to your workplace, supporting both personal growth and organisational impact.

The course is primarily aimed at those in work, in mid-level/ senior-level management and executive positions within the private, public and third sectors. but if you are not currently employed — including if you are returning to work or planning a career comeback — you are encouraged to get in touch to discuss your suitability and explore your options.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Accounting and Finance
Leading and Changing Organisations
Managing Responsibly
Quantitative Management Research Project
Strategic Thinking and Decision Making
Administration

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-06 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Administration View 57 other Masters in Public Administration in United Kingdom

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in civil, structural, environmental engineering or a relevant subject. Other subject qualifications, equivalent professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis
If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from their country pages.
International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6250 GBP / year

≈ 6250 GBP / year

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Need help with your student visa?

Get Visa Support

Get personalized guidance from a certified VFS Global advisor and save 20% through Studyportals.

Avoid common visa mistakes and delays
Know exactly what documents you need
Get a clear checklist tailored to your situation

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Public Administration.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

On this page

About

Overview

Career Options

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners