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University of Birmingham Online| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master | Distance, Online | 30 month | February, June, October | GBP 0 | GBP 0 |
Elevate your impact on a global scale
Earn your Masters of Public Administration (MPA) from the UK’s University of Birmingham and make a lasting impact on society with a practical understanding of public leadership and a global perspective. This comprehensive Online MPA is an innovative way to further your career with theory and applicable public management and governance skills using our new online platform, a virtual learning environment that teaches through interaction and engagement.
Advance your public leadership skills
Add to your current skill set with knowledge and practical tools rooted in proven strategies and the experience of our module leaders. Organised and delivered by the Institute of Local Government Studies (INLOGOV), our leading academic centre for research and teaching on local governance and strategic public management, an MPA from the University of Birmingham brings with it a 50-year history of public service and innovation.
It is designed to help future leaders:
Innovate your public service education
New ways of thinking inspire us in everything we do. This includes taking full advantage of digital media to provide a more dynamic learning experience that draws on interactivity, participation and connectivity. This online course provides flexibility beyond the traditional campus setting, enabling students to engage with curriculum directly using:
Make a lasting impact on society
Achieve your goal to make a difference in the lives of people around the world and build a network to help you along the way with a world-class MPA from the University of Birmingham and INLOGOV.
Modules
Year one core modules:
Year two core modules:
Year three:
Maximise your career opportunities
The University of Birmingham’s Online MPA is ideal for candidates wishing to pursue careers in public policy or strategic management in government organisations or public agencies at local, regional, national or international levels. During your studies, you surround yourself with a faculty of global experts at a university that leads through its research. You also gain access to links in both the public and private sectors.
Master the skills of public leadership
The University of Birmingham plays an active role in making the UK a capital of global education. We challenge our postgraduate students with the highest standard of curriculum while providing a unique international perspective and innovative ways to educate. We are recognised for excellence in research through our membership in the Russell Group, an organisation of the UK’s top research-led universities. This excellence helps you gain the global understanding of public service you need to grow in your career.
Start Date
Students can start this course in February, June or October every year
Applications for our next intake are now open.
Visit http://landing.birmingham.ac.uk/uob/mpa for more information
Contact University of Birmingham Online to find course entry requirements.
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