Entry requirementsCompulsory Requirements Normally, at least a second class honours degree or equivalent qualification. However, applicants with other qualifications or other relevant professional experience are also encouraged to apply.
Academic titlePublic Administration (Master)
Course descriptionCOURSE INFORMATION
This exciting programme leads to the internationally recognised award of Master of Public Administration (MPA). The programme examines the role of the public manager in the twenty-first century in relation to the rapidly changing public service environment and the challenges posed for the effective management of policy and service delivery. We analyse the most significant developments in public management including partnership working, new patterns of governance, public involvement, reshaping of service provision and mechanisms for evaluating and scrutinising the delivery of services. At the same time, we place such developments within a local, regional, European and global context and draw on both theory and practice to identify key trends and strategic opportunities for the future.
Further opportunities for study
The MPA provides a route into the Professional Doctorate of Public Administration (DPA), which is equivalent to a PhD. The DPA provides an opportunity for public administrators to undertake continuing professional development and postgraduate study at doctoral level. The programme can be studied over three years (full-time) or five years (part-time) both beginning in September.
MODULE INFORMATION
Year 1 Modules
GO0130 Local Governance: Modernisation and Management (OPTION, 30 Credits)
GO0319 Global Policy (OPTION, 30 Credits)
GO0320 Managing Strategically in the Public Services (CORE, 30 Credits)
GO0507 European Governance (OPTION, 30 Credits)
GO0513 Policy Analysis in a Changing Environment (CORE, 30 Credits)
GO0515 Comparative Public Administration (CORE, 30 Credits)
CAREERS
The course will be relevant to managers, service providers and project workers in the public and voluntary sectors, and those working in partner organisations involved in the delivery of public services. This course will also be relevant to others who wish to develop their understanding of the process of public administration in contemporary society.