MPA Public Administration (Online)

... United Kingdom
... University of Birmingham

Course Overview

The world of public service has changed, and with it so has the demand for a whole new set of skills and way of thinking. By introducing you to the latest, pioneering public service practices, strategies and global perspectives, the Public Administration (Online) programme from University of Birmingham will prepare you for today’s public sector challenges, equipping you with the tools to effect positive change, wherever you are in the world.

With the integration of the likes of AI and ‘big data’ into public service systems, today’s public servants need to be more forward-thinking and tech-savvy than ever. Packed with the latest ideas from around the world, with topics attuned to the current direction of the public sector, this Online MPA is all you need to progress in this dynamic field.

General Eligibility

In order to be eligible for the Online Masters of Public Administration, you will need to posess (or be predicted to obtain) an upper second-class degree or postgraduate diploma from a UK university OR an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • English requirements

    IELTS - 6.5

    TOEFL - 88

Programme Information
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Course Category

Accounting, Finance and Economics


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Campus Name

Birmingham, England


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

Full-time, 2.5 years, Part-time, 3 years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

6.5


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Tuition Fees Range

Home full-time: £6,211, International full-time: £13,500,


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