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Public Administration MPA

Ulster University

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  • Qualification

    MPA - Master of Public Administration

  • Location

    Belfast Campus.

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

Take the next step in your public service career with the Masters in Public Administration (MPA) at Ulster University - a professionally focused degree designed for managers, policy officers, and leaders across the public, voluntary, and community sectors. This flexible MPA programme empowers professionals like you to enhance your leadership, governance, and strategic decision-making skills - all while continuing to work. Why Ulster’s MPA degree stands out: Tailored for professionals in public administration, public policy, and governance Co-designed with NI civil service to fit around your career with part-time and block-release study options Taught by academic experts and senior practitioners with real-world public sector experience Internationally respected qualification backed by high-quality research

Tuition fees

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£ 22,680per year

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University information

Ulster University

Ulster University

Ulster University

  • University League Table

    54th

  • Campus address

    Belfast Campus., 2-24 York Street, Belfast, Belfast, BT15 1AP, United Kingdom

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Renowned for its warm welcome, Ulster attracts international students from over 70 countries across the globe and has over 250,000 alumni worldwide.
Ulster delivers a first-class UK university experience with the added benefit of being located in one of the UK's friendliest and most affordable locations.
An international student advisory team delivers a bespoke orientation programme and offers pastoral support to international students during their studies.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Business & Management Studies

    48th out of 123 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    122 56%

    56th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    73.0 73%

    49th

    18

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.16 79%

    35th

    11

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