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MPA - Master of Public Administration
University of the West of Scotland
Full Time
MAY-25
1 year
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MPA - Master of Public Administration
University of the West of Scotland
Full Time
JAN
1 year
MPA - Master of Public Administration
University of the West of Scotland
Full Time
MAY-25
1 year
Select a an exam type
Make an impact in your public or third sector career with a master’s qualification in Public Administration. With a rigorous focus on both social sciences and crisis communications, this course will give you the theoretical and practical understanding needed to take your career to the next level.
This high level, specialist qualification will equip modern public managers and policymakers with the skills required to make a decisive contribution to solving global public policy issues. The programme combines a rigorous social science focus on governance, public administration, public policy, and politics with a strong grounding in public sector management and communication.
Our MPA has a strong international focus and is ideal for professionals looking to progress into a global career.
Whether you’re looking to enter the world of public management or policy making, or up level your current work experience by expanding your sector knowledge, this course will help you develop the knowledge, skills, and connections you need to take those vital next steps. You will also gain PGCert and PGDip awards in this course.
You will gain:
You should hold an honours degree (minimum 2:2 classification) or equivalent within the broad area of the Social Sciences or a bachelor’s degree with significant and relevant work experience. Relevant subjects include: Social Science, Business, Health, Law or Social Work.
Students living in
Domestic
£7,500 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£11,750 per year
Students from Other UK
This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£15,500 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£15,500 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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