Public Administration (MPA)
Gain the skills to analyse governance, policy-making and administration across different areas of government on our 1 year Master of Public Administration (MPA) course.
Explore public policy design and learn how organisations deal with major policy problems and the societal effects of policy choices. You’ll cover local, national and global perspectives.
Understanding the role of public administration in implementing government policy can benefit both individuals and society, on a local to global scale.
Campus Information
Highfield Campus
Highfield is our oldest and largest campus, located close to Southampton Common. It's the academic heart of our University and home to social events, sports facilities and our Students' Union.
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Welcome to the UoS Career Hub. The Hub is an online platform which gives all students and graduates access to hundreds of online employability e-learning courses, an artificial intelligence based CV review tool, an interactive mock interview simulator providing feedback from real employers and much, much more. Access the Hub today and see how you can take charge of your career development!
Talk to an adviser
Speak to an adviser online using our Ask the Adviser service.
Application Advice
Access a range of resources to support you at each stage of the recruitment process.
Career Planning
Utilise our many resources to help you with your career planning.
What can I do with my degree?
Explore career options associated with your degree.
Work Experience
Explore a wide range of work experience opportunities such as Internships and the Year In Employment programme.
Events & Fairs
Find out about the Careers Fairs and events that we organise throughout the year.
Enterprise
Access support to help you turn an idea into a business.
Career Mentoring
Build your network and develop skills through our Mentoring programmes.
Further Study
Discover more about the further study options available.
Postgraduates
Additional information and resources specifically for postgraduate students, including postgraduate researchers.
International Students
Additional resources and information for international students.
Equality & Diversity
Information about equality and diversity in the workplace.
PSW Opportunity
2 Years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- UK 1st degree equivalent: 3.5; 3.2 depending on awarding institution
- UK 2:1 degree equivalent: 3.0; 2.75 depending on awarding institution
- UK 1st degree equivalent: 3.5; 3.2 depending on awarding institution
- UK 2:1 degree equivalent: 3.0; 2.75 depending on awarding institution
- Bachelors degree awarded by a recognized University or an equivalent professional qualification approved by the University with an overall qualification of at least 60%
- UK 1st degree equivalent: 55 - 70% depending on awarding institution
- UK 2:1 degree equivalent: 55 - 65% depending on awarding institution
- Bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD from a recognised Sri Lankan Higher Education Institution. Minimum entry requirement is usually equivalent to a UK upper class (2:1)
- UK 1st equivalent: GPA 3.7 out of 4.0
- UK 2.1 equivalent: GPA 3.3 out of 4.0
IELTS score requirements
overall score
6.5
reading
6.5
writing
6.5
speaking
6.0
listening
6.0
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
19850 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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