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Master of Public Administration (Online)

University of York

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  • Qualification

    MPA - Master of Public Administration

  • Location

    Online

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    JAN

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

Make your mark in public service leadership Develop skills to shape the future of public administration Public service managers face increasingly fast-changing environments, combined with pressures to deliver more with less, navigate a complex policy context and enhance performance while sustaining public service values. Designed for professionals in public and non-profit organisations, the 100% online Master of Public Administration programme from the University of York equips you to rise to these challenges and make a positive impact on improving public service provision and public life. You will learn how to analyse complex public management problems and lead change effectively while you develop your ability to manage through networks and partnerships. Upon graduation, you will be well placed to shape and deliver the public services of the future, and move into more strategic roles in a wide range of public, non-profit and third sector organisations.

Application deadline

08/12/2025

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 5,340per year

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University information

University of York

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of York - Heslington Campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom

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One of only four UK universities (beside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial) with TEF Gold for teaching and Top 10 for Research quality (Complete University Guide).
The University of York is in the top 25 UK universities for Graduate prospects (Complete University Guide 2026).
Home to over 20,000 students from over 140 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through their York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Business & Management Studies

    22nd out of 123 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    148 68%

    27th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    23rd

    11

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.91 73%

    113th

    10

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