Course options
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Qualification
MPA - Master of Public Administration
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Location
Main Site - Highfield Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP-22
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
About this course
Gain the skills to analyse governance, policy-making and administration across different areas of government on our 1 year Master of Public Administration (MPA) course.
Explore public policy design and learn how organisations deal with major policy problems and the societal effects of policy choices. You’ll cover local, national and global perspectives.
Understanding the role of public administration in implementing government policy can benefit both individuals and society, on a local to global scale.
On this flexible UK master’s in public administration you’ll explore:
- modern policy-making and administration
- public policy design and delivery
- public and non-profit organisations and their approach to major policy challenges
- the effects of policy choices on society
You’ll develop understanding of the:
- core public administration theoretical and practice-related perspectives
- main issues and events shaping public administration in national and regional settings
- central philosophical and methodological debates related to the study and practice of public administration
- ways in which governance systems differ
- skills to design and complete a dissertation on a specialist topic in the field of public administration
You'll also receive training in research design and will carry out individual, original research as part of your dissertation.
Careers
On this Public Administration course you'll gain the skills and knowledge to pursue roles within the civil service and local government.
You'll be in the ideal position to consider a PhD in public administration or a related field. You’ll also be able to work as a manager or analyst in the public, charity and private sectors.
Modules
Tuition fees
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- Zimbabwe
£ 21,000per 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 Southampton
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University League Table
15th
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Campus address
University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, England
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Subject ranking
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Entry standards
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Graduate prospects
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.00 80%50th
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Student satisfaction
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