Public Administration University of Nottingham

Overview

You could end up working for the government, in NGOs or consultancy, looking at major issues affecting the population such as climate change, food and water supplies, public health, and national security. Find out more about possible career paths on the alumni profiles pages. 

On the Master of Public Administration MPA course from the University of Nottingham, you'll build a portfolio of practical, work-ready skills thanks to the varied assessment methods. These skills include:

• leadership and management
• financial and strategic planning
• delivering services
• influencing and negotiating
• personal reflection

Explore and examine current global issues including inequality, migration, social justice and environmentalism. You'll get to work with real-life case studies of public sector organisations, and understand the challenges faced in public sector administration and how to design and deliver policies to help communities. 

The curriculum has been designed in collaboration with students, covering a range of themes and industry relevant topics. Delve into a variety of core and optional modules such as Leading and Managing People in Public Sector Organisations, Administration and Governance - From Concepts to Practice, and Strategic and Financial Planning in the Public Sector. 

Career opportunities:

You could end up working for the government, in NGOs or consultancy, looking at major issues affecting the population such as climate change, food and water supplies, public health, and national security.