Public Administration

Leeds University Business School

Postgraduate

In Leeds

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Leeds

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This interdisciplinary programme unites the expertise of three schools - the School of Sociology and Social Policy, the Business School and the School of Politics and International Studies, allowing you to study a broad range of modules which will enhance your knowledge of public administration and policy analysis in varying contexts of global and local challenges.
The programme will equip you with the necessary skills to take up a senior position in public administration. You will acquire a mastery of the diverse range of problems that public administration professionals face in the contemporary socio-economic climate and an in-depth understanding of the contested nature of debates in social and public policy.
Throughout the course you will be introduced to and debate the challenges, opportunities, understandings and approaches to managing such issues as ageing populations, social inclusion, migration, unemployment, health, inequality, sustainability and resilience, drawing on the insights and experiences of public and third sector leaders from across the globe.
A key part of the programme is its vocational element which enables you to apply your acquired knowledge to real life situations through project work linked to partner organisations. Throughout the course you will be exposed to a wide variety of the challenges, issues and problems that individuals engaged in public administration face and you will be supported to develop a portfolio of project work tailored to your own interests and career aspirations.
Highlights
Enhance your knowledge of decision making, policy analysis and implementation.
Benefit from the expertise of three schools: Sociology and Social Policy, Politics and International Studies and Leeds University Business School.
Consider challenges faced on a global level to broaden your expertise.
Develop or strengthen the skills required for senior positions in public services across sectors.

Facilities

Location

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Leeds (North Yorkshire)
Maurice Keyworth Building, The University Of Leeds, LS2 9JT

Start date

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About this course

Entry requirements
A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in a social science, business or related discipline PLUS two years of work experience in a relevant area.
We accept a range of international equivalent qualifications. For information please contact the School of Sociology and Social Policy Admissions Team.
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.
Improve your English Language for Social Science and Arts: Education (10 weeks).
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Subjects

  • Politics
  • Decision Making
  • Social Policy
  • Sociology
  • International
  • Global
  • School
  • Public
  • Project
  • MPA
  • Business School
  • Public Administration

Course programme

Throughout the course you will take a range of modules from across the three schools. One of the compulsory modules is the MPA Project Labs module which represents the vocational element of the course, designed to replace the traditional dissertation.

The MPA Project Labs will run across all three semesters, giving you the unique opportunity to conduct independently designed project work anchored in collaboration with a partner organisation, enabling you to apply the advanced skills and attributes developed across the programme. The module will be supported by workshops on public administration scenarios and challenges by academic leaders and guest speakers, including professionals and officials with different roles in the public and third sector; workshops on research and impact; problem-focused group work; and one-to-one project supervisions. You will be equipped with a depth and breadth of expertise and specialist skills valued by employers and commissioning bodies working in the public sector.

Course structure

These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.

Modules Year 1

Compulsory modules

  • Public Administration in a Globalised World 15 credits
  • Policy, Planning and Development 15 credits
  • Comparative Public Policy 15 credits
  • Social Policy Analysis 15 credits
  • Quantitative Research Methods 15 credits
  • Policy and Programme Evaluation 15 credits
  • MPA Project LABS 60 credits
Optional modules
  • Effective Decision Making 15 credits
  • Human Resource Management: An International Perspective 15 credits
  • Financial Reporting and Analysis 15 credits

For more information on typical modules, read Public Administration MPA in the course catalogue

Learning and teaching

We use various teaching methods including lectures; seminar, guest lectures and workshops from external speakers; problem focused group work and student-led debates.

Assessment

Assessment methods are likely to vary, depending on the optional modules you choose. Most of our taught modules are assessed through written work such as essays and reporting.

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