Overview
Designed for public sector professionals aspiring to take on senior leadership roles, this Online Masters in Public Administration at University of Birmingham equips you with the skills to create a positive impact at local, national, and international levels.
This programme provides you with cutting-edge research and practice-based knowledge that will empower you to develop and implement policies that make a real difference to people’s lives.
With full immersion in a diverse international student community, the online MPA exposes you to global perspectives and international networks, expanding your knowledge and opeining new doors throughout your career.
- Understand public management and governance.
- Navigate managerial leadership and global governance.
- Apply individual strategies for public service career development.
- Implement theoretical knowledge through real-world scenarios.
Career roles:
- Policy Lead
- Strategic Change Manager
- Senior Policy Officer
- Town Clerk
- Assistant Director of Corporate Services
- Head of Support Services
- Finance Secretary
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Public management and governance in a changing world
- Leadership in public services
- Strategic management
- Managing public money
- Public policy research methods
- Programme and project management
- Performance management
Check out the full curriculum
Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Part-time
- 30 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
Applications close approximately one month before your intended start date.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
- Semi-structured
- Proactive tutoring and support
- Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions), Online group works/assignments
Campus Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Public Administration Public Policy Social Policy View 21 other Masters in Social Policy in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
To be eligible to apply for the Online Masters in Public Administration, you will need to have obtained (or be predicted to obtain) an upper second-class degree or postgraduate diploma from a UK university OR an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
Work experience
A more flexible entry criteria and can accept applications with a lower degree and relevant work experience:
- A second-class degree and evidence of at least 1-5 years of relevant work experience in the public sector
- A third-class degree and evidence of at least 5-7 years of relevant senior experience in the public sector
- No degree, but at least 8+ years of senior work experience in the public sector
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit programme websiteTuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents6058 GBP / year≈ 6058 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents6058 GBP / year≈ 6058 GBP / year
Additional Details
- You can pay in full or in instalments of £1,165 per module.
Funding
We are excited to be offering a 10% early bird discount from the first module for the upcoming student intake to those who have accepted an unconditional offer and are registered on the programme by a set date.
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Online Masters in Public Administration.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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