Course summary
- Our MPA develops knowledge and skills for managers facing complex problems in the public sector and beyond, equipping students with advanced analytical and decision-making skills.
- We offer a range of tailored modules, with practical, problem-centred teaching informed by world-leading research. The MPA prepares students for a career in public management but also provides knowledge which will be useful beyond the public sector.
- Our department is an international community, with recent students from the Republic of Korea, China, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the USA and Turkey, as well as the UK.
- E integrate academic skill development into the core MPA modules to support international students who can also improve their English Language through our on-campus partners at the International Study Centre.
- If you are currently in a government role with a training sabbatical, we also offer a special (full-time) MPA with Applied Study (21 months) which involves a further in-depth policy project and additional training and learning.
Modules
For a full list of compulsory and optional modules please visit our course page.
Assessment method
Please visit our course page for current assessment methods.
How to apply
International applicants
Our International Student Support can help you with what you need to do before you arrive and when you get here as a new international student. They offer ongoing support throughout your studies whether that be setting up a bank account or arranging healthcare. Our Global Chums Buddy Scheme and our Intercultural Cafe provide opportunities to meet staff and connect with students. INTO University of Exeter provide pre-sessional English courses for international students as well as free insessional support. For more information about entry requirements, bursaries and scholarships and how to apply please visit our course page.
Entry requirements
We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree or above (or equivalent). We welcome students from any academic background. Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications. Please note, if we receive an application which we deem more suitable for one of our other programmes, such as the MSc Public Policy, we may make an offer for that alternative programme instead. The MPA with Applied Studies programme is designed for public officials who are sponsored by the organisation they work for (for example their department). If you do not have sponsorship from a public sector employer please apply to the one year MPA. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
In addition to tuition fees and living costs, your programme of study may have other costs associated with it, such as laboratory equipment or field trips. For more information about fees and additional costs please visit our course page.
Sponsorship information
We invest heavily in scholarships for talented prospective Masters students. This is in addition to the UK Government’s Postgraduate Loan Scheme. For information on how you can fund your postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter, please visit our course page.
Provider information
University of Exeter
Northcote House
The Queen's Drive
Exeter
EX4 4QJ
Course contact details
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Postgraduate Admissions
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