Master of Public Administration (Applied) MPA 24 months Postgraduate Programme By Teesside University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

MPA

Study Level

Master's

Study Mode

On Campus

The Applied route allows you to develop practice-based experience by providing the opportunity to spend one semester completing an internship, research or study abroad experience.

You develop highly transferrable critical thinking, communication, leadership, and research skills and examine significant policy challenges facing society.

You analytically examine the key issues involved in policy development and public engagement and gain an understanding of the value of considering them together to facilitate successful implementation.

You also consider the development and intersections of key aspects of public policy such as health, welfare, crime, education and housing to prepare you for careers in government, public-private partnerships, and the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sectors.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

MPA

Study Level

Master's

Study Mode

On Campus

The Applied route allows you to develop practice-based experience by providing the opportunity to spend one semester completing an internship, research or study abroad experience.

You develop highly transferrable critical thinking, communication, leadership, and research skills and examine significant policy challenges facing society.

You analytically examine the key issues involved in policy development and public engagement and gain an understanding of the value of considering them together to facilitate successful implementation.

You also consider the development and intersections of key aspects of public policy such as health, welfare, crime, education and housing to prepare you for careers in government, public-private partnerships, and the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sectors.

Admission Requirements

2.7+
6.5+
You need a lower second class honours degree in a humanities, social science, law, business or management subject area as a minimum – or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field.

We may consider mature students without a degree if you can demonstrate appropriate professional experience and/or other relevant qualifications, such as three years in a public, public-private, or third-sector role with evidence of management responsibilities.

International applicants should have an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component (or approved equivalent).

2 Years
Jan
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
4,967 GBP
International
10,000 GBP

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