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MPA - Master of Public Administration
UCL (University College London)
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MPA - Master of Public Administration
UCL (University College London)
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
MPA - Master of Public Administration
UCL (University College London)
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
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This Master’s of Public Administration (MPA) is designed for professionals in the public, private or third sector who would like to lead change in urban development and city leadership. Students undertake a major live project with a real client and have the opportunity to engage with leading urban scholars and practitioners across UCL. Graduates are equipped with key skills for a role in urban policy, including strategic engagement, city leadership and experimentation. Students study conceptual frameworks for innovation and urban planning, and master policy tools and analytical methods to implement, evaluate, and revise urban policies. They are taught how to bridge gaps within government and in the public and private sector, and how to gather evidence to support decision making.
CareersThe degree is suitable for professionals or graduates currently working in (or who want to work in) urban policy and planning, as well as future city leaders from a wide range of organisations including non-governmental organisations, the private sector, consultancies and the third sector.
EmployabilityThroughout the MPA programme, students will: gain a greater awareness of current issues and developments in urban innovation, science, technology and engineering; develop an understanding of the knowledge systems underpinning successful policy making processes; learn how to communicate with scientists and engineers, policymakers and industry experts; develop the skills to mobilise urban and innovation policy, and science and engineering knowledge and expertise, to address societal challenges.
A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university in a relevant discipline or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Students are encouraged (but are not required) to have work experience prior to enrolling on this programme.
Students living in
Domestic
£28,100 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)
£34,400 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£34,400 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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