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Graduate Pathway in Public Administration

Saint Mary's College of California
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 25,480 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Degree Pre-Master
Duration 6 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Moraga, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Graduate Pathway in Public Administration at The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a Pre-Master programme in Humanities over 6 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Graduate Pathway in Public Administration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 6 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 25,480 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
  6. Location: Birmingham, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Graduate Pathway in Public Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Academic Reading/Writing I
  2. Academic Speaking/Listening I
  3. Administrative Ethics
  4. Foundations of PA Research
  5. Academic Reading/Writing II
  6. Academic Speaking/Listening II
  7. Administrative Theory and Behavior
  8. Quantitative Methods for PA
  9. Academic English Skills
  10. Administrative Ethics
  11. Administrative Theory and Behavior
  12. Foundations of PA Research

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Academic Requirements:
  • A bachelor\'s degree or equivalent with 3.0+ GPA
  • Minimum GRE or GMAT scores, if required by desired degree program
  • TOEFL iBT 80 IELTS 6.5 PTEA 53 Completion of Academic English Level 5

2-Semester Pathway

  • 4-year undergraduate degree or equivalent with a minimum 2.5 GPA
  • TOEFL iBT 65 or IELTS 5.5& or PTEA 44 or Completion of Academic English Level 4 or Password overall Level 6
1-Semester Pathway
  • 4-year undergraduate degree or equivalent with a minimum 2.5 GPA 
  • TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.5 or PTEA 53

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 25,480 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

Tuition fees: USD 25,480 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact The University of Alabama at Birmingham directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Saint Mary's College of California

Saint Mary's College of California logo

Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga, United States

Saint Mary's College of Californiais aprivateCatholic college inMoraga, California, United States. Established in 1863, it is administered by theDe La Salle Brothers. The college offers...

University Profile
  • Start Date Jan, 2027
  • Language English
  • Duration 6 months