Master of Public Administration

Graduate Programs 1 Year On-Campus United Kingdom
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About This Programme

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) is designed for graduates and professionals who want to develop the knowledge and skills to lead, manage and improve organisations across the public, voluntary and wider public service sectors. The course explores how governments, public organisations and policymakers respond to today’s social, economic and environmental challenges. You’ll examine public administration, governance and policy from an international perspective, while developing the practical skills needed to analyse complex issues and support informed decision making. During the course, you’ll: Develop an understanding of public administration, governance and public policy. Explore how governments and organisations respond to global, national and local challenges. Examine the role of public policy in supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Build leadership, research, analytical and communication skills for professional practice.

Graduate Path

The Master of Public Administration is designed to develop leadership, policy analysis and management skills that may be relevant across public, voluntary and international organisations. Roles that use these skills may include: Public administration, Local government, Public sector management, Civil service, Government and public policy, International organisations, Charities and voluntary organisations, Non governmental organisations, Policy research and analysis.

Eligibility Requirements
Post Study Work Visa

International student can work up to 20 hours per week and full time during official school breaks and vacations. Graduates can apply for 18 months Graduate visa to live, study, and work.

Admission Requirement

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to UWS London below;

1. Bachelor Certificate and Transcript

2. Passport

3. Recommendation Letter

4. English Language Proficiency Letter

5. WASSCE (A1-C6)/ A-Level Certificate

6. Statement of Purpose

7. CV

English Language Requirement

UWS London accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, evidence of English study within a 12 year education system where English is designated as the primary and official language and the principal language of instruction. For applicants who do not yet meet the English language requirement, there are two pathways to achieve the necessary level:

Recognized English Proficiency Tests; Students may submit one of the following minimum scores of IELTS: 6.5 overall band score and or PTE Academic: Score of 60.

Programme Details
Graduate Programs Level
1 Year Duration
On-Campus Mode
United Kingdom Country
Intakes
January, 2027
March, 2026 → November, 2026
Open
May, 2027
August, 2026 → March, 2027
Open
September, 2027
October, 2026 → July, 2027
Open
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