Program Overview
The Public Service at Utah Valley University is a MPS programme in Humanities over 24 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 Service 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Orem, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Service 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 Services Administration
- Research Methods for Public Services
- Public Services Policy and Evaluation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s 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).
- A bachelors degree\nfrom a regionally accredited college/university, a nationally accredited\nprogram, or an international college or university recognized by a Ministry of\nEducation. International Admissions officers shall determine if applicants with\ninternational degrees meet the graduate programs requirement of a recognized\nbachelors degree or equivalent
- Any additional or\nmore stringent admissions criteria established by specific graduate programs in\naddition to the minimum required by the University
- International\nstudents must also meet all US government requirements for international\nstudents
- International\ngraduate students on visas shall not be admitted or enrolled as\nnon-matriculated students
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Oct, 2026
About Utah Valley University
Utah Valley University
Orem, United States
public university in Orem, Utah, United States
University Profile- Application Deadline Oct, 2026
- Start Date Mar, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
