Global Public Administration and Management - MPA

About the course

1 year full time/2 years part time

Our MPA covers global, national and local issues. You'll study practical and academic approaches from across the world, giving you the skills to become a future leader in public governance.

The first semester gives you a thorough grounding in contemporary policy-making and strategic management. As you progress, you can choose what to study and tailor the course to your needs.

Entry requirements

For all our courses you'll need at least a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent), plus supportive references from previous tutors. If you have different qualifications, we'll look at your application on its individual merits.

English language requirements for overseas students

Our standard requirements for non-native English speakers are: IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in essay writing), or TOEFL internet-based test minimum of 90.

Entry requirements for international students 

Core modules

• Policy Making in a Complex World
• Public Sector Management
• Public Sector Accounting and Financial Management
• Dissertation

Optional modules

• Comparing Comparative Governance and Public Policy
• Global Governance
• Human Resource Management
• Risk and Crisis Management
• Strengthening Health Systems
• Global Social Policy and Governance
• Regions and New Spaces of Governance

Teaching

• Seminars

To complete the MA successfully you must earn a total of 180 credits. Most core and optional modules count for 30 credits each. Your dissertation, produced over the summer after the taught element, counts for 60 credits.

Assessment

• Essays
• Other forms of written work

For the module assessments and the dissertation, you’ll need a mark of 50 per cent or above. If you don't complete the dissertation, 120 credits will get you a Graduate Diploma.

Fees and funding

Financial information for postgraduate taught courses

Any questions?

If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, contact us:

E: pol.grad@sheffield.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)114 222 1642

Where your masters can take you

A postgraduate degree in politics is a strong foundation for a range of careers, from government and other public sector organisations to companies in the private sector, consultancies, non-governmental organisations and think-tanks. A postgraduate research degree is essential if you want an academic career.

"I enjoyed studying and living in Sheffield a lot, especially the good contact with the tutors. The staff at the department were always very friendly and helpful when there were any problems. Since my return to Germany, I think of Sheffield often. At the moment, I work as a freelance journalist. My degree was very helpful in getting the job."
Oliver Kiessler, Politics MA Graduate

Our department

The last Research Assessment Exercise rates us joint first in the UK for research. The Times Good University Guide 2010 places us among the UK's top three politics departments overall. Our reputation is international.

You'll be part of a close-knit community of 200 postgraduate students. To encourage your development we've brought everyone together, forming our politics graduate school in autumn 2008. Our team of 25 expert academic staff will help you develop your interests and skills.

A strong foundation for a career in the public or private sector.

Our resources

You'll have access to the university’s modern facilities, including the brand new Information Commons. In the department, get involved in student-led activities like the Politics Society and the Postgraduate Global Development Group.

Our cosmopolitan graduate community means you'll mix with people from all corners of the world.

Apply now

You can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process.

Postgraduate Online Application Form