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University of Birmingham: Public Administration
| Institution | University of Birmingham View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Government |
| Web | https://www.birmingham.ac.uk |
| pg@contacts.bham.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Our Masters in Public Administration (MPA) programme will enable public managers, and those involved in public sector policies and services, to acquire a clear foundation of knowledge about the nature, role and development of the public sector and current trends in its evolution.
The Masters in Public Administration (MPA) will show how ideas about government, organisation, motivation, leadership, efficiency and performance have influenced management practice in governmental organisations and public services.
The MPA includes an international group field trip with visits to city, regional and central government organisations to learn about public administration in a practical, international context.
The programme will focus on the following themes:
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Current trends in public administration including different approaches to the reform of public institutions, to improving performance and accountability.
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The nature of leadership in a public administrative context, its role in effecting cultural change in public institutions.
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The purposes, methods and outcomes of public administrative reforms, including performance management and fiscal decentralisation, in an international context"
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Principles and techniques of research design and problem analysis in the context of public policy and management in an international context.
The normal admission requirement for our taught postgraduate programmes is a good first degree or an equivalent professional qualification. Work experience in the public sector is desirable, but not essential. Candidates without a first degree who have substantial work experience in public administration may be considered for admission (subject to interview and/or written statement).
MPA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The normal admission requirement for our taught postgraduate programmes is a good first degree or an equivalent professional qualification. Subject to interview and a written statement, candidates without a first degree who have work experience relevant to the study of local policy and politics, may be admitted. International Students can satisfy our English language requirements in two ways: by holding an English language qualification to the right level - IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band or by taking and successfully completing one of our English courses for international students |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The normal admission requirement for our taught postgraduate programmes is a good first degree or an equivalent professional qualification. Subject to interview and a written statement, candidates without a first degree who have work experience relevant to the study of local policy and politics, may be admitted. International Students can satisfy our English language requirements in two ways: by holding an English language qualification to the right level - IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band or by taking and successfully completing one of our English courses for international students |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The normal admission requirement for our taught postgraduate programmes is a good first degree or an equivalent professional qualification. Subject to interview and a written statement, candidates without a first degree who have work experience relevant to the study of local policy and politics, may be admitted. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The normal admission requirement for our taught postgraduate programmes is a good first degree or an equivalent professional qualification. Subject to interview and a written statement, candidates without a first degree who have work experience relevant to the study of local policy and politics, may be admitted. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Our high-quality teaching and supervision will help you take your skills and career to the next level.
Here, you’ll feel engaged, motivated and challenged, as part of our inclusive community that has a strong research culture. At Birmingham, we’ll support your health, wellbeing and personal development. While our professional and academic careers services will help you take the next step. This is your time. This is your place.
With more than 600 taught programmes and a range of research opportunities to choose from, Birmingham is one of the most popular UK universities for postgraduate study.
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