Overview

In this Public Administration (Online) degree delivered by the University of York you will learn how to analyse complex public management problems and lead change effectively while you develop your ability to manage through networks and partnerships.

Upon graduation, you will be well placed to shape and deliver the public services of the future, and move into more strategic roles in a wide range of public, non-profit and third sector organisations.

Advancing your career

This degree programme is aimed at ambitious professionals working in the public or non-profit sector who aim to further develop their knowledge and skills in the field of public administration and public policy. It is also well-suited to those in private sector roles with a link to public policy and public management. The knowledge and skills that you will gain – in combination with a qualification from a prestigious Russell Group university – will boost your employability in public service roles with higher degrees of leadership responsibility and strategic impact.

York MPA graduates go on to a wide range of roles, including in national and local government, international NGOs and charities, the NHS, leading consultancies and accountancy firms, universities, banks, and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Co-production & Democratisation of Public Services

Ethical Social Leadership & Public Value

Exploring Policy Research

Leading & Managing Change

Policy Analysis for a Complex World

Public Finance

Public-Private Partnerships in Public Services

Regulatory Governance

Strategic Planning

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-17 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Administration Public Policy View 27 other Masters in Public Policy 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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General requirements

Students should normally have at least a 2:2 undergraduate degree.

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.

Students should have professional experience in the public policy/public service/public administration/international development field. This could be in roles in local or national government, or in non-governmental, intergovernmental or international organisations, the voluntary and charitable sector, and private sector roles which support or deliver public services or which interact with policy making. 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.

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Tuition Fees

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5520 GBP / year

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5520 GBP / year

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Funding

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