Each of our degrees are tailored to a different stage of your policy career, but they all put the same emphasis on a strong foundation in economics, political science and quantitative methods.
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Find out more about our degree programmes
Our entry-level degree is the two-year Master of Public Administration (MPA). Applicants usually have one year of relevant professional experience, though some have more. Key skills are taught in-depth through the first year, while in the second year students can choose a specialism for their MPA. All students take part in a Capstone project, working with on a real-world policy challenge with an external client.
For students with three or more years of professional experience, we offer a 9-month Master of Public Policy (MPP). The MPP is a rounded policy degree, including Public Management and Philosophy alongside economics, political science and quantitative methods. The degree allows students to take a career break and quickly return to the workplace equipped to take on new challenges.
Our most experienced students choose the Executive MPA, which is taught over 19 months. This degree runs in a modular format, with students attending teaching for 8 intensive week-long or weekend blocks. This format allows students to remain in their jobs and combine work with study. Students have at least five years of post-degree professional experience and often substantially more, creating a network of contacts to drive career progress at the senior levels.
| | MPA | MPP | Executive MPA |
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| Duration |
21 months over two academic years
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9 months
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19 months
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| Starts in |
September
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September
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December
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| Intake |
Approx. 100 students per year
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60 in 2020
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40
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| Minimum experience requirements |
One year minimum preferred
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3 years
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5 years
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| Actual average experience |
3 years
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7 years
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12 years
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| Nationalities represented |
37
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25
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23
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| Gender balance (M:F%) |
45:55
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58:42
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50:50
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| Key features |
Deep training in core skills
Capstone project to apply skills
Policy paper to investigate an area of interest in-depth
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Broad and rounded policy curriculum
Policy applications course to
Intensive 9 month schedule
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Designed for working professionals to study alongside full time employment
Benefit from outstanding networking opportunities in the cohort
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