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Public Affairs MPA

University of Surrey

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  • Qualification

    MPA

  • Location

    University of Surrey, Guildford

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Why choose this course

-Public affairs is about how organisations engage with politics to manage risk and influence public policy. -By combining undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single tailored package, this course fuses disciplinary fundamentals with a focus on application and generating change. -Along the way you’ll develop an understanding of the key actors and methods of influence in public affairs, and be able to address the biggest debates in contemporary public policy. -You’ll have the option to take one of our award-winning Professional Training placements that will prepare you for work in industry.


What you will study

On our Public Affairs MPA course, you’ll get a full disciplinary grounding in politics and public policy. You’ll also develop advanced applied knowledge of practical techniques of public affairs, including political leadership and communication, negotiation and lobbying, campaigning, and public administration. In your final year, you will have the opportunity to develop and apply advanced primary research skills to a masters dissertation project on a topic of your choice.

Tuition fees

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£ 22,000per year

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Entry requirements

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : ABB

Overall:ABB Applicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking.

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University of Surrey

University of Surrey

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of Surrey, Guildford, 30 Priestley Rd, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Business & Management Stu

    30th out of 122

    24th out of 79 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    139 63%

    39th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    30th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    40th

    20

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    120 56%

    43rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    10th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.35 84%

    3rd

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