Overview

Through the study of carefully selected compulsory and optional modules, you will explore the relationship between theory, practice and contemporary developments in the regional, national and international sphere of public administration and policy.International students may be able to study this course on a part-time basis but this is dependent on visa regulations. Please visit the Government website for more information about student visas.If you’re able to study part time, you’ll study a selection of key modules from the full-time master’s degree over a longer period, usually 24 months. You can make studying work for you by arranging your personal schedule around lectures and seminars which take place during the day. After you complete all the taught modules, you will complete your final dissertation or project and will celebrate your achievements at graduation the following term.Studying part time means you can study alongside work or any other life commitments. You will study the same modules as the full-time master’s degree over a longer period, usually 24 months. You can make studying work for you by arranging your personal schedule around lectures and seminars which take place during the day. After you complete all the taught modules, you will complete your final dissertation or project and will celebrate your achievements at graduation the following term.

Who is this course for?

The MPA is suitable for graduates from any subject background who have an interest in careers in government and administrative services (both nationally and internationally), NGOs and third sector organisations, advocacy groups and journalism and academia.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Administration And Policy Research Skills And Methods
Understanding Public Administration And Policy
Navigating Normative Issues In Public Administration
Modern Slavery Forced Labour And Human Rights
The International Politics Of The Middle East
Advanced Topics In Electoral Research

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-11 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Administration Public Policy View 212 other Masters in Public Policy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Admission to the programme is on an annual basis. We accept a 2:2 honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution. There is no specification of degree subject but sports, music or fashion degrees would not normally be considered as sole eligibility for the course.
However, applicants with a prior undergraduate degree in either international politics/international relations, a related social science or humanities degree will benefit from taking this degree. Non-graduates will be considered for admission provided they satisfy general University requirements and possess appropriate professional qualifications or experience.
Work experience is desirable, but not a requirement for admission. Previous work experience will not qualify a student for advanced standing.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

34000 GBP / year

≈ 34000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

14000 GBP / year

≈ 14000 GBP / year

Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom

556 - 1035 GBP / month

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

Funding

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