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Online Masters of Public Administration

Expand your experience, advance your skillset and become a leader and a pioneer of public service at home or abroad.

100%
Online

Rated ‘Gold standard’
in the Teaching
Excellence Framework

Taught by
INLOGOV –
leading public
service thinking
for 50 years

Ranked 10th
in Europe for
Social Policy and
Administration1

Where will a postgraduate degree take you?

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Lead positive change

Our Online Masters of Public Administration (MPA) is designed to offer busy public sector professionals the opportunity to progress their careers at national and international levels.

Taught by the prestigious Institute of Local Government Studies (INLOGOV), our Online MPA is perfectly positioned to encourage progressive ideas. INLOGOV is the leading UK centre for the study of local public service management, policy and governance, known nationally as the instigator of innovative thinking for public servants.

Throughout the programme, we will hone your skills to help you develop the leadership acumen to strategically manage the public policies that will make a difference to people’s lives.

Studying the Online MPA with the University of Birmingham also gives you the skills and confidence to pursue a change in career, whether that is a move to a new department within the public or voluntary sector or a shift to a consultancy role.

There are a number of diverse career choices available both in the UK and abroad for those with the right level of education and global expertise. Furthermore, in the current environment of austerity, individuals with the know-how and the tools to drive sector efficiencies are key to the future success of our public services.

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00:02 Enrich your learning experience

00:04 with an online programme

00:07 “Online courses have advanced greatly in both their curriculum and acceptance in the marketplace.” – Patrick Gettleman, Global Procurement Manager, United Kingdom

00:15 Streamline your study

00:18 Streamline your study – Course overview

00:19 Calendar

00:21 To do list

00:23 See your tasks at a glance

00:26 Learn anywhere, any time

00:33 “The killer feature for me was the flexibility of the programme” – Vanna Camille Curi – Programme Coordinator, United States of America

00:38 Plan your workload

00:44 “I can study in my own time and at my own pace. The fact that the resources are all online also means I can study on the move.” – Ceridwen Scerri, Research Analyst, Malta

00:51 Interact with your lecturer

00:58 Link instantly with classmates

01:04 “Studying online ensures an internationally composed classroom. It adds substance and inspiration from different people and cultures.” - Helena Feibert, IT Consultant, Denmark

01:10 Learn through collaboration

01:24 Chart your success

01:30 “I now have the confidence and knowledge to engage and challenge thinking in many areas of business.” – Andrew Lavin, Global Head of Asset & Fleet Management, United Arab Emirates

01:37 Get tailored student support

01:41 Get tailored student support
Assignment and submission queries
Information on university policies and procedures
Managing conflicting commitments
Any other non-academic support

01:45 Access to technical support
Virtual learning environment queries
24 hour support, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Troubleshooting

01:52 “The University of Birmingham was the right choice for me due to the reputation of its academics, world rankings and research achievements” - Kathirvel Balakrishnan, Solution Architect, United Kingdom

02:00 Online courses now available
Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
Masters of Public Administration (MPA)
Masters of Science in International Business (MSc IB)

02:03 Be empowered to greater things

02:06 Study online with the University of Birmingham

02:10 birmingham.ac.uk/online

Streamline your studies, connect with lecturers and collaborate with peers; find out how online learning with the University of Birmingham can empower you to greater things.

I enjoy the thrill of being able to transform obstacles into opportunities. The Online Masters of Public Administration is helping me to identify gaps and resolve problems faster and more effectively. It is helping me view local government through wider lenses and a future towards e-governments, greater public involvement and co-production of services and delivery. I can advance my aspirations whilst retaining my career and enjoy the benefits of interacting with a worldwide consortium of students who bring vast experience, knowledge and diversity to discussions.
 

Ana Soochit, Local Economic Development Officer, Chaguanas Borough in Trinidad

Gain practical expertise in the public sector

The Online MPA takes a very practical approach to learning, driven by case studies intended to bring the course to life. By leveraging examples from the world of public service, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of key strategies and learn how to apply this knowledge to lead change.

To help broaden your learning with diverse theories, the course is led by experts in their field, who bring years of practical experience from all across the globe. Our inclusive approach to international students adds to the global dynamic and the opportunity to be empowered by new ideas.

Taught through INLOGOV, our Online Masters of Public Administration supports progressive thinking around public service and offers you access to an international network of industry leaders and experts, furthering your insights and influence.

Why choose this course?

  • Build a practical understanding of public management and governance
  • Further skills for the effective navigation of managerial leadership
  • Participate in joint learning exercises on global governance
  • Develop individual strategies for public service career development
  • Actively apply theoretical knowledge through real-world scenarios
  • Gain international perspective of strategy and practices

Throughout the online programme, you will benefit from a broad suite of innovative learning techniques designed to make the course more engaging. And since the course is 100% online, you have the added benefit of studying at a time that suits you, giving you flexibility around existing family and career commitments.

Our virtual learning experience includes the following benefits:

  • Video lectures designed and delivered by our acclaimed teaching staff
  • Interactive assignments enabling you to participate in online learning exercises
  • Real-life case studies offering you skills that can be applied immediately
  • Social interaction with peers, professors and tutors to make you more connected
  • Digital resources to help you enrol, resolve technical enquiries and develop your career

1UNKNOWN (2017) QS World University Rankings. Social Policy & Administration [online] Available at: https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/university-subject-rankings/2017/social-policy-administration [Accessed 08.02.2018]

Duration:

2.5 years

Start dates:

March
June
October

Entry requirements:

  • At least an upper second-class degree or postgraduate diploma from a UK university or equivalent 3.0 GPA
  • Two references
  • A statement of purpose
  • Academic and professional qualifications or industrial experience are normally taken into account

International students:

With the exception of Graduate Diploma Students, applicants must have an IELTS score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band.

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