Program Overview
The Public Policy and Management (by online distance learning) at University of York is a MA programme in Business & Management over 24 months, 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 business & management. 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 Policy and Management (by online distance learning) 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 9,660 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Policy and Management (by online distance learning) programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Public Management and Delivery (20 credits)\', \'Governance and Public Administration (20 credits)\', \'Policy Analysis and Process (20 credits)\', \'Reflective Practice for Professional Development - part one (10 credits)\', \'Digital Government: Policy and Practice (10 credits)\', \'Comparative Social Policy (20 credits)\', \'Leading and Managing Organisational Change (20 credits)\', \'Social Policy: Evidence, Ideas and Institutions (20 credits)\', \'Work, Welfare and Citizenship (20 credits).\', \'Globalisation and Social Policy (20 credits)\', \'Project Management (20 credits)\', \'Public Finance (20 credits)\', \'Public Service Reform: Economic and Political Perspectives (20 credits).\', \'Reflective Practice for Professional Development - part two (10 credits)\', \'Dissertation workshop (10 credits)\', \'What trends and pressures are affecting public service organisations, why and with what consequences?\', \'How do public institutions, society and markets interact in shaping public policies and services?\', \'What can we learn from how different countries approach similar policy problems?\', \'What social, political and economic factors are shaping the development of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)?\', \'What can be learnt from a comparative approach to studying social policy?\', "What is \'globalisation\' and how is it affecting poverty alleviation, pensions, health and labour rights?", "What skills and behaviours do organisational \'change agents\' need?"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry Requirements
A good second class (undergraduate) degree or equivalent qualification. Applicants without undergraduate-level academic experience may also be considered if they have sufficient professional background.
Professional experience in the public service field. This includes roles in government at national or local level, non-governmental and inter-governmental organisations, the voluntary and charitable sector, and private sector roles that support or deliver public services.
Sufficient study time: 15 hours per week including the capacity to take part regularly in the online weekly tutorial group discussions. These are an essential part of the study process, as explained here.
Willingness to share your experience and be an active member of your tutorial group
A personal computer in your home with an internet connection (minimum 0.5MB broadband). An office software suite compatible with Word and Excel formats
Candidates will also be asked to submit a short personal statement as part of the formal applications process, highlighting the ways in which they hope the programme will contribute to their professional and personal development.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 9,660 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 9,660 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of York 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 York
University of York
Heslington, United Kingdom
University of York 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- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-04-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
