ObjectivesThis course covers the core aspects of public administration with options which allow you to focus on policy analysis, local government, national and international public administration reform. A final year project allows you to concentrate in depth on an area of your choice.
Entry requirementsYou should have at least 160 points, including two or more A-levels. English Language GCSE at grade C or above (or equivalent) is also required. These requirements may be varied in individual cases.
Academic titleBSc Public Administration
Course descriptionCourse structure
Joint Honours involves four modules from each level in Public Administration, plus four from your other subject. You may also choose a Major/Minor combination after level 1.
Level 1
* Contemporary UK Government
* Economy and Society
* Comparative Politics
* The Idea of Justice
* Introduction to Politics
Level 2
* Governance and Public Policy
* Policy Analysis
* Local Government, Local Politics
* Equal Opportunities Policy
* Managing the Community and Voluntary Sector
* Politics and Political Change in Britain, 1945-1979
* Environmental Policy
* Politics and Society in the Third World
Level 3
* Public Management
* Theory and Practice of Organisations
* Public Administration Project
* Public Administration Work Placement
* International Administration and Development
* Management in Health and Social Services