Program Overview
The Online Public Administration at University of Birmingham online is a Masters programme in Humanities, delivered Online. 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 Online Public Administration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 11,765 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Online Public Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Public Management and Governance in a Changing World
- Leadership in Public Services
- Strategic Management
- Managing Public Money
- Delivery Services and Outcomes
- Public Policy Research Methods
- Programme Management
- Performance Management
- Partnership and Collaboration
- Democracy, Governance and Participation
- Managing in a Political Environment
- Managing the Information Age
- Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- At least an upper second-class degree or postgraduate diploma from a UK university or equivalent 3.0 GPA
- Two references
- A statement of purpose\xc2\xa0
- Academic and professional qualifications or industrial experience are normally taken into account
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 11,765 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: GBP 11,765 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Birmingham online 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 University of Birmingham online
University of Birmingham online
Birmingham, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English