Master of Public Administration Robert Gordon University

Award	Attendance	Study	Duration	Start	Domestic fees	International fees
MPA	On-Campus	Full-time	45 weeks	September, January	find out	find out
MPA	On-Campus	Part-time	90 weeks	September, January	find out	find out
MPA	Online	Distance	90 weeks	September, January	find out	find out

Course overview

The overarching goal of the Master of Public Administration programme is to provide you with a dynamic and integrated approach to the study of public policy and management.

As such, this programme is uniquely placed to help you prepare for the challenges and opportunities of a career in public administration and management. The MPA degree is an internationally-recognised and well-regarded postgraduate qualification specifically designed for the public service managers and leaders of tomorrow.

What you will study

Semester 1

Comparative Government

Contemporary Public Services

Financing Public Services

Policy Analysis

Semester 2

Leadership and Strategic Management

Applied Policy Research

Plus 2 modules from

Values and Ethics in a Democratic Context

Managing People

Public International Law

International Trade Organisations

International Economics

International Human Rights

Global Civil Society

EU Public Policy or Social Welfare

Semester 3

Dissertation

Entry requirements

This course is ideal for students who possess a good honours degree in a relevant subject area, such as politics, social sciences or law. Other qualifications and experience will be considered for entry, subject to the University's judgement that you have a reasonable expectation of being able to fulfil the requirements of the award.

All international students, for whom English is not their first language, must provide evidence of linguistic ability, by gaining either IELTS 6.5 or its equivalent in TOEFL prior to receiving an unconditional offer of a place on the course.

Fees and bursaries

FULL TIME

Fees are set for the entire course, which is normally completed over 1 year.

UK/EU Students

Entire course - £5,460 for session 2009/10

International Students

Entire course - £6,800 for session 2009/10

How to apply

All students can apply online by visiting Apply Online.

If you are a UK/EU student and would like a paper application form or further information, please email [email protected].

If you are an International Student and would like a paper application or further information, please contact [email protected].