Postgraduate Prospectus

This course has start dates in January and September

The Masters in Public Administration (MPA) is an internationally recognised qualification providing the competencies and knowledge necessary for public service managers to manage creatively in challenging policy environments.

It is suitable for new graduates and those with managerial and/or public sector work experience.

The School takes an interdisciplinary approach to issues facing public management. You will study policy and management modules designed for the public and voluntary sectors. The MPA has a strong international comparative element, providing a broad knowledge of public management issues.

You will develop your skills to critically analyse complex managerial issues and contribute effectively to the future direction of your current or prospective employing organisations.

• International curricula focusing on key public sector developments in the UK, the EU, the US and other countries
• Research-informed curricula reflecting the expertise of staff in the fields of public management, policy analysis and social policy
• Flexible programme of study to facilitate part-study
• The University is one of the UK's and world's top universities for teaching and research
• Nottingham is a student-friendly, cosmopolitan and vibrant city with many cultural, social and leisure attractions, with good transport links, and with easy access to the countryside and London
• Friendly and supportive learning environment set in a very scenic campus

The courses and research opportunities listed on this website are subject to change. While we will do all we can to ensure the information on these pages is accurate and up-to-date, The University of Nottingham reserves the right to change the content, modules and titles of any courses and research opportunities listed here without prior warning.