Birmingham,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MPA Masters of Public Administration (Online) in Birmingham United Kingdom | University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
|
Birmingham United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
Online
Tuition (2025)
GBP
5,850
(c. USD7,796.76)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
30 months
Program overviewExplore innovative approaches to public service, strategic methodologies, and worldwide viewpoints that drive transformation in your community through our Online Master's in Public Administration (MPA).Tailored for government professionals aiming for executive leadership positions, this program provides the tools to generate meaningful change at regional, national, and global scales.Program benefitsOffered by the Department of Public Administration and Policy (DPAP), the UK's premier academic institution for studies and instruction on municipal governance and advanced public management.This curriculum delivers state-of-the-art research and practical expertise that enables you to formulate and execute policies creating tangible improvements in society.Through complete engagement with an international student body, the online MPA introduces worldwide viewpoints and professional connections, broadening your expertise and creating fresh opportunities across your professional journey.Master public sector management and governance.Develop skills in administrative leadership and international policy-making.Adopt personalized approaches for public sector career growth.Put academic concepts into practice using actual case studies.Professional pathwaysFor ambitious individuals seeking to enhance their capabilities in an evolving field, our Online MPA delivers relevant, modern curriculum to more effectively support your local populations.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS
Qualification Requirements
2:1 Honours degree. 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.
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, including:
- 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.
For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to:
- TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills
- Cambridge English: C1 Advanced - minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component
- LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): B2 'Communicator' with no less than 33 in each skill
Tuition
GBP
5,850