Northumbria University

MPA - Master of Public Administration

Northumbria UniversityCity Campus, Northumbria University, Newcastle

Course overview

Northumbria's MPA is designed to shape you into a strategic leader, ready to navigate complex challenges in public administration. You’ll develop critical thinking, strategic decision-making, and advocacy skills, while exploring key themes like sustainability, inclusivity, and accountability.

Key highlights

  • Develops strategic leadership for complex public administration challenges
  • Builds critical thinking, strategic decision-making and advocacy skills
  • Explores sustainability, inclusivity and accountability in public services

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above

Careers this course leads to

  • Public sector manager
  • Policy adviser
  • Local government officer
  • Civil servant
  • Programme manager
  • Public affairs officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £12,500

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Northumbria University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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