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Online Masters of Public Administration (MPA)

UK

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What will I learn?

With the integration of the likes of AI and 鈥榖ig data into public service systems, todays public servants need to be more forward-thinking and tech-savvy than ever. Packed with the latest ideas from around the world, and with topics attuned to the current direction of the public sector, this programme is all you need to help shape the future of public services.

The Online Master of Public Administration (PGDip/Cert/Microcredentials also available), is taught through the Institute of Local Government Studies (INLOGOV), the UKs leading academic centre for research and teaching on local governance and strategic public management. Its this cutting-edge research and practice-based knowledge that will help you learn the policies and practices to make a genuine difference to peoples lives.

These same skills are also key to furthering your career, whether thats a progression within an existing public sector role, or a move into a senior government or agency position, either at home or abroad.

Multiple pathways to completion

The Masters in Public Administration features a career-centred curriculum that empowers students to make a more meaningful impact in their communities. In this flexible programme, you can take breaks when you need them and choose the exit pathway that best suits you:

Full masters (180 credits)

Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)

Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)

Postgraduate Microcredentials (10 credits)

Programme outcomes

You will complete this programme ready to:

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

Deploy international perspectives on strategy and practice

Career outlook

Were committed to helping you develop the skills you need to advance your career to a level where youre able to make a greater impact on peoples lives. Whether youre looking to progress in the public or voluntary sector, or in a consultancy role, the Online Master of Public Administration prepares you for work in various areas of practice and policy.

For individuals with the right level of education and global expertise, a number of career choices are available, such as senior policy officer, social services manager and even a member of parliament. Backed by the skills and the know-how, youll have all you need to drive public sector efficiencies in your future career.

Which department am I in?

University of Birmingham (Online Degrees)

Study options

Online/Distance with attendance (30 Months)

Tuition fees
拢487.50 (US$ 630) Month
The estimated total cost of this programme is 拢14,625. You can pay in full or in instalments of 拢1,125 on a module by module basis. The mentioned fee is for 2024/25 entry; There may be a slight increase in 2025/26 entry

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved
Start date

March 2025

Venue

University of Birmingham Online

Edgbaston, Birmingham,

Birmingham,

B15 2TT, CENTRAL ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For international students

For entry to the Online Masters in Public Administration, you must have obtained (or be predicted to obtain) an upper second-class degree from a UK university OR an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.

 

If you do not meet standard criteria, we offer a more flexible entry criteria and can accept applications with a lower degree and relevant work experience. Additional criteria is listed on our admissions pages.

Academic IELTS certificates with a score of 6.5, and no less than 6.0 in any band

TOEFL with a score of 88, and no less than 21 in 鈥楻eading, 20 in 鈥楲istening, 22 in 鈥楽peaking, and 21 in 鈥榃riting

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