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MPA Public Policy and Management

University of York

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  • Qualification

    MPA - Master of Public Administration

  • Location

    York campus

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    2 years

Course summary

The 100% online MPA Public Policy and Management from the University of York is designed for professionals in the public sector and not-for-profit organisations. It is also well suited to individuals in for-profit organisations involved in public policy or the delivery of public services. This Masters programme provides you with the knowledge and skills to analyse and influence how policies are made and implemented in an age of increasing complexity.

Flexible learning to suit you

Because this programme is taught and studied entirely online, you can study and complete it from anywhere in the world, with no need to ever visit campus.

The flexible design of the programme is ideally suited to busy working professionals, with programme content accessed at the times that suit you. This enables you to study around work, family and other life commitments. It also means that you can continue to work and earn, without needing to take a career break.

You will study in a collaborative online learning environment where you will interact with and learn from fellow professionals from similar fields based all over the world, representing a unique global networking opportunity.

You will be taught and guided by a highly skilled team with a global reputation for its teaching and research. In 2021, the University of York was ranked 22nd in the world for social policy and administration in the QS World University rankings, demonstrating the outstanding global credentials of the University in this field.

Advancing your career

This programme is for ambitious professionals working in the public or non-profit sector who aim to further develop their knowledge and skills in the field of public administration and public policy. It is also suitable for those in private sector roles with a link to public policy or public management. This professional development will help enable you to take on roles with higher degrees of leadership responsibility and strategic impact.

York MPA graduates go on to a wide range of roles, including in government, international NGOs and charities, the NHS, leading consultancies and accountancy firms, universities, banks, and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 5,220per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of York

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    York campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England

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One of only four UK universities (beside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial) with TEF Gold for teaching and Top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University 51ÊÓƵ).
Access to long-held industry partnerships, research centres, and resource archives. These all contribute to York’s extensive employability opportunities.
Home to 20,000+ students from more than 150 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through the York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Business & Management Stu

    18th out of 122 2

    19th out of 73 4

    18th out of 79 2

    13th out of 41 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    153 69%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    85.0 85%

    12th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.93 73%

    103rd

    24

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    144 68%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    33rd

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 77%

    42nd

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    152 71%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    21st

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    45th

    4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    135 64%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    7th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.93 73%

    30th

    2

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