Program Overview
The Public Administration (MPA) at University of Portsmouth is a Master programme in Humanities over 12 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 Public Administration (MPA) 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 12,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Administration (MPA) 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
- the legal system
- ethical, economic, environmental, social and technological change issues
- international developments
- corporate governance
- the role of public sector organisations in economic development and regeneration
- the marketisation of service delivery
- citizenship issues in public organisations
- the concepts, processes and institutions in the management of resources and operations
- financing the public sector (sources, financial management, accountability and financial reporting)
- management and development of people within organisations, human resource management, human resource development and change management
- the uses and limitations of quantitative and qualitative research methods for providing information and evaluating options in an uncertain organisational environment
- the development, management and exploitation of information systems and their impact on organisations
- the use of relevant communication and information technologies and applications in public sector management within a global knowledge-based economy
- Dissertation/Major Project
- Comparative Public Policy and Administration
- Public Management
- Public Sector Strategic Management and Leading Effective Change
- Practice Based Knowledge in British Public Administration
- Work Related Learning/Independent Learning
- Europe and the World
- Contemporary Security In International Relations: Providers and Challenges
- Policies and Networks; the Governance Of The EU
- Nation and Identity in Europe
- Management of Resources, Finance And Information Systems
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A good honours degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications. Preferably, applicants will have experience of working in a managerial role in a public sector organisation.
- English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
University of Portsmouth is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-02-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months