MA Public Administration and Policy

Our new MA in Public Administration and Policy programme seeks to equip you with advanced theoretical, methodological and practical tools to research public administration and policy.IntroductionThrough the study of carefully selected compulsory and optional modules, you will explore the relationship between theory, practice and contemporary developments in the regional, national and international sphere of public administration and policy.Who is this course forThe MPA is suitable for graduates from any subject background who have an interest in careers in government and administrative services (both nationally and internationally), NGOs and third sector organisations, advocacy groups and journalism and academia.What you'll learnHow to deploy an advanced range of knowledge to design policies in a range of public administrative contextsCritical appraisal of public administration and policyApplication of theories of public administration to practical scenarios, including real-world public administration problems and challengesImplementation of research methods in the field of social sciences to the study of public administration and policyEvaluation of problems of public administration and policy at local, national, regional and global levels and propose evidence informed solutions or approaches to those problemsCommunication to a diverse set of audiences, stakeholders, practitioners and academics, while maintaining academic rigour.By the end of the programme you will be able to analyse and evaluate the contemporary challenges facing public administration and policy and formulate strategies to address them effectively.Careers and employabilityThe programme is designed to provide you with transferable employability skills such as critical thinking, communication, collaboration and team-work, creativity, persuasion, adaptability and research skills. You will develop your analytical skills and empirical knowledge, so that you are prepared for careers in government and administrative services (both nationally and internationally), NGOs and third sector organisations, advocacy groups and journalism and academia.