Full time
1 year
23-SEP-24
MPA - Master of Public Administration
Engineering Studies Public Administration Policy Studies
Taught
This Master's of Public Administration (MPA) is designed for professionals who want to lead change and navigate decision making at the intersection of science, engineering and public policy. The degree combines core content on policy making, analysis and frameworks with the opportunity to focus on areas tailored to your individual interests by selecting two elective modules from across UCL. Students are taught the conceptual frameworks, policy analysis tools and analytical methods to creatively develop policies relevant to science and engineering contexts. Students also study how policies are implemented, evaluated and revised in policy cycles. A focus on leadership and the development of professional skills is emphasised throughout. Students also gain insights from policy practitioners, industry experts and UCL researchers.
CareersThrough this MPA, graduates develop the skills and insights to work for a range of policy/strategy focused organisations, including: National and local government; Think tanks and consultancies; International agencies such as the World Bank, United Nations and other global organisations; Multilateral development banks such as the African Development Bank; Government offices of innovation and development; Environment agencies; Transportation agencies; Planning agencies; Corporate and institutional sustainability offices; Network organisations (e.g. C40 Cities); Public water and energy utilities.
EmployabilityThrough the MPA programme, students will: gain a greater awareness of current issues and developments in innovation, development, science, technology and engineering; develop a greater awareness of the knowledge systems underpinning successful policy making processes; learn how to communicate with scientists and engineers, policymakers and industry experts; develop the skills to mobilise technology, science and engineering innovations and expertise to address societal challenges
For this course (per year)
£24,200
For this course (per year)
£32,100
A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor’s degree from a UK university in a relevant discipline or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Students are encouraged (but are not required) to have work experience prior to enrolling on this programme.
UCL (University College London) is consistently ranked among the top ten universities in the world, conducting leading research across a wide range of subject areas. Throughout its long and prestigious history, it has inspired and educated countless minds and produced 30 Nobel prize recipients. With one campus located in the heart of Bloomsbury and a second campus in vibrant east London, the university is home to around 42,000 students...more
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