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Master of Public Administration (Applied) MPA

Teesside University

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  • Qualification

    MPA - Master of Public Administration

  • Location

    Teesside University Middlesbrough

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    JAN

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

The Master of Public Administration is the most widely recognised graduate management qualification within public and third sectors. It combines public administration, sociology, politics, public policy and law. The MPA is attractive to sectors including local and national government, the civil service, private and public sector consultancy, NGOs, and international organisations.The Applied route allows you to develop practice-based experience by providing the opportunity to spend one semester completing an internship, research or study abroad experience.You develop highly transferrable critical thinking, communication, leadership, and research skills and examine significant policy challenges facing society.You analytically examine the key issues involved in policy development and public engagement and gain an understanding of the value of considering them together to facilitate successful implementation.You also consider the development and intersections of key aspects of public policy such as health, welfare, crime, education and housing to prepare you for careers in government, public-private partnerships, and the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sectors.

Tuition fees

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£ 10,000per year

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University information

Teesside University

Teesside University

  • University League Table

    90th

  • Campus address

    Teesside University Middlesbrough, Tees Valley, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, TS1 3BX, United Kingdom

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To get students off to the best possible start, Teesside University meets international students at the airport and takes them to their accommodation for free.
With an English language cafe and orientation activities throughout the year, Teesside University is experienced in helping international students feel at home.
Teesside University offers a range of scholarships to make the transition to UK study more affordable.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Business & Management Studies

    94th out of 123 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    95 44%

    112th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    77th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.94 73%

    105th

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