Public Administration University of York

Overview

This Public Administration degree delivered by the University of York   an excellent pathway to careers in a wide range of private and public sector organisations, and for further academic study in international relations and political science.

Quick Facts:

• By exploring the critical issues that drive policies in government and on the ground, you’ll understand how they support people’s everyday needs in countries around the world.
• Grow and define your career with this internationally recognised course that provides you with the knowledge and critical thinking to make a tangible difference, wherever you plan to take your career.
• From social and political research to journalism, marketing and HR, a Masters in Public Administration leads to a broad range of career opportunities.
• Our students have found work in central or local government, non-governmental organisations, community and voluntary organisations, social enterprise, higher education, accountancy and banking organisations, law firms, media companies and international and global development bodies.
• Our students go on to careers in international organisations, the media, law, the civil service, politics, journalism and business.

Recent graduates work for the police, in government relations and for leading international charities. Popular employers also include:

• Local councils

• Civil Service / Home Office/ House of Commons

• UN

• Foreign and Commonwealth Office

• NHS

• Professional services / Accountancy firms - notably PwC, EY, KPMG

• Joseph Rowntree Foundation

• Oxfam

• Barclays

• Universities

• IBM

• Development charities including the International Committee of the Red Cross.