Public Administration

The York MPA has been designed to support the current public service modernising agenda and is the product of partnerships within the Worldwide Universities Network, a consortium of Higher Education institutions which brings together leading academics from around the world. This international perspective, combined with expertise from the Departments of Management, Politics and Social Policy at the University of York, ensures our MPA is intellectually stimulating, reflective of contemporary global issues and relevant to a wide range of public & voluntary organisations.

The MPA programme offers public sector practitioners the chance to undertake an accredited degree directly relevant to both their current role, and future career development. Our study programme provides a framework for participants to reflect on their professional experience whilst developing their capacity to manage strategically within complex and often turbulent public service environments. The combination of rigorous teaching and a truly international `learning community,´ (supported by diverse student recruitment), provides a distinctive insight into the global trends that affect public institutions, as well as experience of best practice from around the world.

Whilst the York MPA is academically demanding and intended to challenge, we provide participants with an intensive system of personal support which we know is crucial when combining post-graduate study with a demanding career.

In addition to our MPA degree, we are also able to provide a range of short courses tailored to clients´ needs.

We are excited by the challenges that lie ahead within the public and voluntary sectors and hope you will join us in tackling them.

The MPA provides professional development for those working in the field of public services management, or those wanting to develop a career in this area. The programme is equally relevant for individuals working in Non Governmental Organisations, charities and those from the private sector.

The programme focuses on the organisational and governmental contexts within which public services are delivered, and the skills required for successful administration of public service programmes. Themes running through the programme include:

* How the social, political and economic context in which policy is made impacts on the delivery and implementation of services
* The structures and processes of governance and administration, including relationships between citizens, consumers, users and the state
* Global trends in the modernisation of these processes

Courses include:

* Public Management and Delivery
* Policy Analysis and Process
* Leading and Managing Organisational Change
* Understanding Governance
* Organisational Learning and Performance
* Strategic Planning
* Using Evidence in Social Policy
* Comparative Social Policy

Entry RequirementsA good second class (undergraduate) degree or equivalent qualification. Applicants without undergraduate-level academic experience may also be considered if they have sufficient professional background.Professional experience in the public service field. This includes roles in government at national or local level, non-governmental and inter-governmental organisations, the voluntary and charitable sector, and private sector roles that support or deliver public services.Tutorial group discussions. These are an essential part of the study process.Willingness to share your experience and be an active member of your tutorial group. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 80 (Grade A) TOEFL iBT® test: 87 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more. Technological Requirements A personal computer in your home with an internet connection (minimum 56k dialup). An office software suite compatible with Word and Excel formats.

* MRes Social Policy Bridge Scholarship
* York Masters Opportunity Scholarships
* Online Masters
* Departmental PhD Scholarship
* PhD Teaching Scholarship
* PhD Studentship
* ESRC Studentships
* Jean Monnet Scholarships
* Chevening Scholarships
* World Wide Studes
* Postgrad Solutions £500 Bursaries

Accreditation

In addition to the main University accreditation the programme is also approved by the Government Procurement Service.