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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

    05-MAY-25

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

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.

By studying this online postgraduate course you will join a global learning community with fellow MPA students working in similar organisations around the world, providing an opportunity to learn from diverse perspectives to boost your professional development and make valuable additions to your global network.  

The flexible design of the MPA programme means that you can access programme content at any time and study around your full-time work, family and private commitments. Because the online Master of Public Administration is delivered entirely online, you can study and complete it from anywhere in the world, without ever needing to visit campus.

With six start dates a year, youre not restricted to the traditional academic year and can begin your postgraduate study within weeks.

Application deadline

14/04/2025

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 5,220per 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 York

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    York campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England

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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).
Access to long-held industry partnerships, research centres, and resource archives. These all contribute to York’s extensive employability opportunities.
Home to 20,000+ students from more than 150 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through the York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Business & Management Studies

    18th out of 122 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    153 69%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    85.0 85%

    12th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.93 73%

    103rd

    24

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