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MPA - Master of Public Administration
University of Portsmouth
Online
SEP-25
1 year
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MPA - Master of Public Administration
University of Portsmouth
Online
SEP-25
1 year
MPA - Master of Public Administration
University of Portsmouth
Online
SEP-25
2 years
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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
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.
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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.
Students living in
Domestic
£8,900 per year
Students from Domestic
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
Students from EU
This fee including Transition Scholarship; Tuition fee are subject to annual increase.
£8,900 per year
Students from International
Tuition fees are subject to annual increase.
Portsmouth is a small and lively island city that contains everything students need....