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Master of Public Administration MPA/PGDip

University of Nottingham

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Course options

  • Qualification

    MPA - Master of Public Administration

  • Location

    University Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    12 months

Course summary

Course overview

A career in public administration is a demanding but extremely rewarding way to improve the lives of the people around you. It's about finding solutions to complex societal challenges and organising the implementation of these solutions through policies.

If you consider yourself to be a leader who's not afraid to challenge existing methods and act as a representative of the public, our MPA is for you. It's an internationally recognised qualification to equip you with skills and knowledge of:

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  • public organisation and management
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  • public policy processes

You could end up working for the government, in NGOs or consultancy, looking at major issues affecting the population such as climate change, food and water supplies, public health, and national security.

Careers

Expert staff can help you research career options and job vacancies, build your CV or resume, develop your interview skills and meet employers.

Each year 1,100 employers advertise graduate jobs and internships through our online vacancy service. We host regular careers fairs, including specialist fairs for different sectors.

International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route. Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 28,600per year

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

University information

University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham

  • University League Table

    28th

  • Campus address

    University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, England

Career-boosting opportunities including internships and work placements, exchange programmes, international campuses, and entrepreneurial support.
A range of prestigious international scholarships for high-achieving students from around the world.
A top uni for sport and fitness with sports scholarships, 70+ sports clubs, superb facilities on all campuses, and a great track record in UK sports leagues.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    22nd out of 121 1

    8th out of 42 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 214
    151 68%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    15th

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.77 75%

    99th

    1
  • Entry standards

    / Max 193
    148 70%

    10th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    8th

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.62 72%

    34th

    14

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