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 planningâ€¯
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

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.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Administration and Governance: From Concepts to Practice

Exploring Policy: Key Theories and Debate

Research Methods: Practical Skills for Policy Research

Leading and Managing People in Public Sector Organisations

Strategic and Financial Planning in the Public Sector

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-24 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

2:1 (or international equivalent) in any discipline, or 2:2 (or international equivalent) in any discipline plus one year working experience in national or local government, or public sector or third/voluntary sector

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Nottingham

United Kingdom

583 - 978 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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