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MPA Social and Public Policy

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Study mode

Online

Duration

2 years

Start date

16-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MPA - Master of Public Administration

Subject areas

Public Administration Global Warming Social Policy / Administration Policy Studies

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

The online MPA Social and Public Policy from the University of York has been specifically designed for aspiring leaders working in the public or non-profit sector, or in private sector roles with a link to public policy or public management. This Masters programme equips you with the skills and knowledge to shape and influence policy and deepens your understanding of policy making and the interaction between policy making on the local, national, and global level.

The skills you will develop as you study this programme will help enable you to take on roles with higher degrees of leadership responsibility and strategic impact, empowering you to shape policy and change people’s lives for the better.

Advancing your career

This programme is for ambitious professionals working in the public, non-profit or private sectors who aim to further develop their knowledge and skills in the field of social and public policy. The knowledge and skills that you will acquire will enable you to take on roles with higher degrees of leadership responsibility and strategic impact, and so shape and influence policy for the public good.

York MPA graduates go on to a wide range of roles, including in government, international NGOs and charities, the NHS, leading consultancies and accountancy firms, universities, banks, and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Modules

The delivery of many public services involves a partnership between the public and the private or voluntary sector, which creates both opportunities and challenges. This module unpacks these, and equips you with the knowledge and skills to critically evaluate public-private partnerships in their many guises.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£5,100

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£5,100

Entry requirements

Students should normally have at least a 2:1 undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification and the professional experience. If they don't have experience of undergraduate study or only of a lower standard, the application may be considered if they have a suitable professional background. Students should have professional experience in the public policy/public service/public administration/international development field. This could be in roles in local or national government, or in non-governmental, intergovernmental or international organisations, the voluntary and charitable sector, and private sector roles which support or deliver public services, or which interact with policy making. The extent of experience should be at least on an early career level, with some degree of involvement in organisational decision making or with a clear career path towards such responsibilities.