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  • Qualification

    MPA

  • Location

    Stag Hill

  • Study mode

    Sandwich / Placement

  • Start date

    SEP-24

  • Duration

    5 Years

Course summary


Why choose this course

Public affairs is about how organisations engage with politics to manage risk and influence public policy.Our unique integrated masters course will give you in-depth knowledge of political science, public policy and international affairs. 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.The Department of Politics is currently ranked 9th in the UK in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023, and 11th in the Complete University Guide 2023.Our award-winning Professional Training placements prepare students for roles in industry.We were shortlisted for University of the Year in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.


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.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 20,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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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 League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, England

Surrey hosts over 140 nationalities. Its renowned international student support team advises on everything, including visas and choosing the right course.
At Surrey, expect a personalised Welcome timetable, including international orientation sessions, campus tours and talks with world-class academics.
Surrey Research Park's 203 companies are responsible for 10% of the local economy.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    30th out of 121 1

    21st out of 80 10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 214
    139 63%

    39th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    38th

    20
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.91 78%

    60th

    14
  • Entry standards

    / Max 219
    120 56%

    43rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    85.0 85%

    3rd

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.23 85%

    3rd

    4

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