MPA

Overview

This innovative and intensive public policy and management course is intended for graduates who are working professionally or intending to pursue careers in public administration in national contexts of transition and modernisation. The course is particularly attractive to graduates working in overseas countries, or who have an interest in international development and governance reform.

The overall aim is to equip present and future public service practitioners with the skills and understanding to develop as high-quality administrators and managers able to play a critical role as innovators and 'change agents' in their home environments.

Placements are a particular feature of the course. Every student is provided with the opportunity to gain direct experience of the work of a London-based public service organisation. A limited number of placements in the USA may be available. The course is taught by an experienced and dynamic team of academic staff, who are themselves engaged in international research and consultancy. Expert practitioners from a range of public and voluntary sector organisations also contribute to the course.

Faculty of Law, Governance and International Relations

www.londonmet.ac.uk/depts/lgir/

Applying and entry

PLEASE NOTE There is no official closing date for this course, but you are advised to apply as early as possible as we will only consider your application if there are places available on the course.

Tel: 020 7133 4202
Email: admissions@londonmet.ac.uk

A good Honours degree in a relevant subject discipline is the normal entry requirement, together with evidence of competence in English. Applicants with lower qualifications but with appropriate and substantial professional work or voluntary experience in a relevant area will be considered.

Course contents

An MA is awarded on completion of five taught modules, a work-experience placement in a UK public service organisation (two days a week over 20 weeks) and a triple-module dissertation, which may be completed in your home country.

• Governance and the Public Sector
• Public Services Policy and Strategy
• Researching Public Services

A range of option modules are available within management, community development and European studies. You are required to complete a dissertation of 12,000-15,000 words. Students who return to their home countries can complete work for their dissertation under joint supervision by a local institution of higher education and the University.

Read more about the modules

Assessment
Assessment tools include essays, case studies, seminar papers, written examination, placement portfolio and report, and project-based dissertation.

Careers

The course is ideal for those wishing to work in or already employed in public administration who wish to update their skills. Graduates can also progress to further study.

Student profiles

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