Study MPA Public Administration - Public Policy and Management at University of York in the UK, School of Business and Society
ip target image
You are currently browsing our site with content tailored to students in your country

MPA Public Administration - Public Policy and Management

UK

7

3

What will I learn?

Learn to lead in international development and make an impact on the global stage The online Master of Public Administration – International Development is an internationally recognised qualification that has been developed for professionals working in International Development in both governmental organisations and NGOs. This interdisciplinary online course provides development professionals with the knowledge and skills to analyse, influence and implement development policies and programmes. What you will study Drawing from contemporary scholarship and current practitioner approaches used across the globe, you will learn how to analyse and influence multi-stakeholder policy processes and lead development projects, programmes and organisations. Designed for development practitioners in governmental and non-governmental organisations in the UK and internationally, this online course prepares you to meet the challenges of development in complex and demanding contexts.

Which department am I in?

School of Business and Society

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£26,900.00 (US$ 34,739) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected August 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

University of York - Heslington Campus

Heslington,

York,

YO10 5DD, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£26,900.00 (US$ 34,739) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of York - Heslington Campus

Heslington,

York,

YO10 5DD, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Students should normally have at least a 2:2 undergraduate degree and relevant experience.

If they don't have experience of undergraduate study or only of a lower standard, the application may be considered if they have a suitable professional background, as outlined below.

Students should have professional experience in the public policy/public service/public administration/international development field. This could be in roles in local or national government, or in non-governmental, intergovernmental or international organisations, the voluntary and charitable sector, and private sector roles which support or deliver public services or which interact with policy making. The extent of experience should be at least on an early career level, with some degree of involvement in organisational decision making or with a clear career path towards such responsibilities.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

Add to my favourites

Product of

Have you discovered our IDP community?

Get to hear first-hand experiences from past students, join groups and more with our new community feature!

View community now!
cta banner image

About University of York

The University of York is based in the historic city of York, regularly named one of the best places to live and visit in the UK.

  • Awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
  • Part of the Russell Group of 24 leading UK universities
  • York is consistently ranked as one of the top UK universities
  • More than 20,000 students from over 140 countries

Get in touch