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Development, Technology and Innovation Policy MPA

UCL (University College London)

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UCL (University College London)

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  • Qualification

    MPA - Master of Public Administration

  • Location

    UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

This MPA degree is for those interested in the roles that technologies and innovations can play in local and global development. Graduates will emerge with skills and tools to explore how public policy can help align such developments to effectively respond to persistent and new societal challenges. From tackling climate change to delivering essential services like water, energy, healthcare and education to billions without access, countries must harness scientific and technological innovation to drive economic transformation and enhance human well-being. Yet across much of the world, especially in developing countries, innovation systems and policy frameworks remain weak, fragmented and poorly aligned with pressing national and local priorities. You’ll emerge from this MPA equipped with the tools, frameworks and skills to creatively and creatively address new and long-standing development challenges, driving sustainable, inclusive and dynamic economies across diverse global contexts. This is a practitioner-oriented, professional programme with practical learning activities, aimed at students who want to be part of the next generation of thinkers and practitioners influencing the interaction of national and global development agendas with innovations and technologies. This MPA draws students from diverse technical and non-technical disciplinary backgrounds and levels of work experience.

Application deadline

28/08/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 39,200per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

UCL (University College London)

UCL (University College London)

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus, Gower Street, London, Greater London, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom

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UCL has over 20,000 students from outside the UK. Many tutors are world-leading academics in their field.
UCL's students come from over 150 countries, providing a truly global perspective.
UCL International Student Support and Wellbeing team provides specialist information and advice to international students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Business & Management Studies

    5th out of 124 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    165 78%

    13th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    92.0 92%

    3rd

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.25 81%

    28th

    22

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