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MPA - Master of Public Administration
University of York
Full Time
15-SEP-25
1 year
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MPA - Master of Public Administration
University of York
Full time
15-SEP-25
1 year
MPA - Master of Public Administration
University of York
Part time
15-SEP-25
2 years
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This is a unique opportunity to study for a professional qualification designed to enrich your knowledge of international service delivery in government and non-profit organisations.
By exploring the critical issues that drive policies in government and on the ground, you’ll understand how they support people’s everyday needs in countries around the world.
Grow and define your career with this internationally recognised course that provides you with the knowledge and critical thinking to make a tangible difference, wherever you plan to take your career.
Assessment and feedback
You submit six essays; three are submitted at the beginning of Spring Term and three at the beginning of Summer Term. Essays are usually around 4,000 words long.
Your final Policy Report of between 10,000 - 12,000 words is submitted at the beginning of September.
We offer the opportunity to present your Policy Report at our research seminar presentation workshops. These are not formally assessed (not credit bearing), but they give you the chance to hone your presentation skills and to get verbal feedback from your tutors and peers.
Careers and skills
From social and political research to journalism, marketing and HR, a master’s in public administration leads to a broad range of career opportunities.
Our students have found work in central or local government, non-governmental organisations, community and voluntary organisations, social enterprise, higher education, accountancy and banking organisations, law firms, media companies and international and global development bodies.
Our students go on to careers in international organisations, the media, law, the civil service, politics, journalism, and business.
This course is an excellent pathway to careers in a wide range of private and public sector organisations, and for further academic study in international relations and political science.
Career opportunities
Undergraduate degree: 2:1 or equivalent. We are willing to consider applicants with lower qualifications, particularly if you have high marks in relevant modules and/or appropriate professional experience. Additional information may be requested.
Students living in
Domestic
£11,200 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)
£25,900 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£25,900 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.