Public Administration (Distance Learning) MPA
University of Portsmouth
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MPA - Master of Public Administration

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MPA - Master of Public Administration

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Overview

Areyouaprofessionallookingto'stepupintopublic'sectorleadershipandmanagement?AMaster'sdegreeinPublicAdministrationcangiveyoutheknowledge,'skillsandexperienceyouneedtoadvanceyourcareerandtakeonambitiousrolesinareas'suchasnationalpolicymakingandministerialadvice.

Youcan'studythisMPAPublicAdministrationdegreecoursefull-timeorpart-timealongsideworkviadistancelearning,'soyoucanfityour'studiesaroundyourwork'scheduleandapplyyourlearningtoyourroleinrealtime.

You'llcoverpublicpolicy,'servicedeliveryandadministrationfromaninter-cultural,inter-professionalandinter-organisationalperspective.You'llunpack'specialist'subjects,'suchasprocurement,projectmanagementandcorporategovernance.You'llalsolearntransferable'skillsthatwillbevaluablethroughoutyourcareer.

We'llprovidepublic'sectorexpertise,'supportandwork-based'strategies'soyoucanbecomeanexpertinyourfieldandtakeyour'skillsandknowledge'straightintoyourjob.Onceyougraduate,you'llbeabletoexplorenewopportunitiesinpublicadministrationleadershipandmanagement,orto'seekpromotioninyourcurrentlineofwork.

Coursehighlights

  • Gainthe'specialistpublic'sectorknowledgeand'skillsyouneedtoadvanceinyourcareer,includingpublicpolicy,'strategicmanagement,leadingchangeandnewwaysofworking
  • Comparepolicyprocessesandoutputswithin'specificfields,includinghealth,education,welfare,economicdevelopment,defence,policingandintelligence
  • Completealive'strategicplanbasedonyourownworkplacethatyoucanputintoactioninyourexistingornextrole
  • Learnfromacademicswithfrontlinepublic'sectorexperienceandhearfromindustryexpertguestlecturers,includingMembersofParliamentandlocalauthorityexperts
  • Havetheopportunitytodoawork-basedplacementwithalocalauthorityorpublic'sectorinstitution,'suchasHampshireCountyCouncilorPortsmouthCityCouncil

Careersandopportunities

CareersthisMaster'spreparesyoufor

ThisMaster'sinPublicAdministrationisdesignedtoturnambitiouspublic'sectorworkersintomanagersandleaderswithintheirfieldofpublicadministration.

You'llgainthe'specialist'skills,expertiseandinsighttopursuehigherlevelpublic'sectorroles,aswellaslifelongtransferable'skillsthatyou'llbeabletoapplytocomplexissues,both'systematicallyandcreatively,throughoutyourcareer.

Whenyougraduate,you'llbereadyto'seeknewrolesinpublic'sectorleadershipandmanagement,ortoaimforpromotioninyourcurrentpublic'sectorcareer.You'llbeabletoworkwith'self-directionandoriginality,andcontributetopublicadministrationinlocal,regionalorcentralgovernment,orinanorganisationworkinginpartnershipwiththeGovernment.

Graduatesofthiscoursehavegoneontoworkinareas'suchas:

  • ministerialadvice
  • centralgovernmentpolicyunits
  • governmentpartnerorganisations
  • charitablefoundations

Graduatesofthiscoursehavegoneontoworkfororganisations'suchasthe:

  • OrganisationforEconomicCo-operation(OECD)
  • EuropeanUnion(EU)
  • LocalGovernmentAssociation(LGA)

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
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48/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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52nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
49th
What students say
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18 Jan 24

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05 Dec 23

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Modules

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Entry requirements

A minimum of a second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications. Preferably, applicants will have experience of working in a managerial role in a public sector organisation. Applicants may be invited to attend an interview.

Tuition fees

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Domestic

£8,900 per year

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Students from Domestic

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The same fee will be applicable for Channel Islands and Isle of Man students. Tuition fee are subject to annual increase.

£8,900 per year

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Students from EU

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This fee including Transition Scholarship; Tuition fee are subject to annual increase.

£8,900 per year

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University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth , Portsmouth

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University House Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth PO1 2UP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Portsmouth & Southsea  0.1 miles away

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