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University of the West of Scotland: Masters in Public Administration (MPA)
Institution | University of the West of Scotland |
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Department | Education and Social Sciences |
Web | http://www.uws.ac.uk |
ask@uws.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 0800 027 1000 |
Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Make an impact in your public or third sector career with a Master’s qualification in Public Administration. With a rigorous focus on both social sciences and crisis communications, this course will give you the theoretical and practical understanding needed to take your career to the next level.
This high level, specialist qualification will equip modern public managers and policy-makers with the skills required to make a decisive contribution to solving global public policy issues. The programme combines a rigorous social science focus on governance, public administration, public policy and politics with a strong grounding in public sector management and communication.
Our MPA has a strong international focus and is ideal for professionals looking to progress into a global career.
Whether you’re looking to enter the world of public management or policy making, or uplevel your current work experience by expanding your sector knowledge, this course will help you develop the knowledge, skills and connections you need to take those vital next steps.
You will gain:
- An understanding of public management, leadership and administration within a global and comparative context
- The opportunity to develop expertise in the area of public management, public leadership, public administration, and governance that interests you
- A deep awareness of crisis management within an organisational context
- The chance to enhance your employability with career-relevant content through innovative learning and assessment
- The opportunity to study within a diverse international community of learners
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | You should hold an honours degree (minimum 2:2 classification) or equivalent within the broad area of the Social Sciences or a bachelor’s degree with significant and relevant work experience. Relevant subjects include: Social Science, Business, Health, Law or Social Work. Where candidates do not meet the standard entry requirement, they must demonstrate that they have sufficient relevant professional or practice-based experience to undertake their chosen programme of study. They may be admitted to the programme at the discretion of the programme Admissions Officer/Programme Leader. |
Location | London Campus Level 7 Republic - The Import Building 2 Clove Crescent Poplar E14 2BE |
Summary
Make an impact in your public or third sector career with a Master’s qualification in Public Administration. With a rigorous focus on both social sciences and crisis communications, this course will give you the theoretical and practical understanding needed to take your career to the next level.
This high level, specialist qualification will equip modern public managers and policy-makers with the skills required to make a decisive contribution to solving global public policy issues. The programme combines a rigorous social science focus on governance, public administration, public policy and politics with a strong grounding in public sector management and communication.
Our MPA has a strong international focus and is ideal for professionals looking to progress into a global career.
Whether you’re looking to enter the world of public management or policy making, or uplevel your current work experience by expanding your sector knowledge, this course will help you develop the knowledge, skills and connections you need to take those vital next steps.
You will gain:
- An understanding of public management, leadership and administration within a global and comparative context
- The opportunity to develop expertise in the area of public management, public leadership, public administration, and governance that interests you
- A deep awareness of crisis management within an organisational context
- The chance to enhance your employability with career-relevant content through innovative learning and assessment
- The opportunity to study within a diverse international community of learners
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | You should hold an honours degree (minimum 2:2 classification) or equivalent within the broad area of the Social Sciences or a bachelor’s degree with significant and relevant work experience. Relevant subjects include: Social Science, Business, Health, Law or Social Work. Where candidates do not meet the standard entry requirement, they must demonstrate that they have sufficient relevant professional or practice-based experience to undertake their chosen programme of study. They may be admitted to the programme at the discretion of the programme Admissions Officer/Programme Leader. |
Location | London Campus Level 7 Republic - The Import Building 2 Clove Crescent Poplar E14 2BE |
Summary
The new Masters in Public Administration (MPA) is designed to equip modern public managers and policy-makers with the skills they need to make a decisive contribution to contemporary governance and policy.
The programme is delivered jointly between the School of Media, Culture and Society and the School of Business and Enterprise, combining a rigorous social science focus on governance, public administration, public policy and politics with a strong grounding in public sector management and strategy. Study topics include Managing Public Services, Research Methods, Comparative Governance and Public Administration, Strategic Planning and Performance, Global Crisis Management or Power, Politics and Civil Society and Policy Analysis & Practice.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | Applicants are expected to have a relevant Honours degree (2.2 or above). |
Location | Paisley Campus High Street Paisley PA1 2BE |
Summary
The new Masters in Public Administration (MPA) is designed to equip modern public managers and policy-makers with the skills they need to make a decisive contribution to contemporary governance and policy.
The programme is delivered jointly between the School of Media, Culture and Society and the School of Business and Enterprise, combining a rigorous social science focus on governance, public administration, public policy and politics with a strong grounding in public sector management and strategy. Study topics include Managing Public Services, Research Methods, Comparative Governance and Public Administration, Strategic Planning and Performance, Global Crisis Management or Power, Politics and Civil Society and Policy Analysis & Practice.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | Applicants are expected to have a relevant Honours degree (2.2 or above). |
Location | London Campus Level 7 Republic - The Import Building 2 Clove Crescent Poplar E14 2BE |
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