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MPA Public Administration

University of Southampton 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
MPA Master English

Course Overview

Course Overview This one-year Master of Public Administration (MPA) equips you with the analytical skills to understand governance, policy design, and implementation across local, national, and global contexts. You will learn how public organizations tackle major societal challenges and assess the real-world impact of policy choices. The program culminates in a dissertation, allowing you to conduct original research on a pressing public issue. Key Program Highlights Analyze policy-making and administration from local, national, and international perspectives Develop a critical understanding of how major policy problems are addressed by organizations Receive expert training in research design and methodologies Complete an original research dissertation on a topic of your choice Learn from leading academics like Dr. John Boswell, whose research focuses on public engagement

Available Intakes

September 2026
CampusHighfield Campus
CitySouthampton
ModeFullTime
Duration12 Months
FeeGBP 27,800