Course summary
This exciting course has been designed to improve the quality of public sector management as a profession. If your role includes policy development, management, or governance, you will find that this degree will help you to develop an integrated and critically aware understanding of these areas, enhancing your effectiveness in the workplace. Course participants will be drawn from the public, voluntary and community sectors, both locally and internationally. Administrators, managers, and professionals from a wide variety of organisations are likely to find this course beneficial. The MPA offers:
- Modules that relate specifically to public sector policy development and based upon staff research rated at national and international standards
- Learning sessions where you exchange information with colleagues the application and implementation of theories in different workplaces
- Flexible delivery which recognises your need to fit studying around home and working life
- Guest lectures from NICS and public sector managers
Assessment method
Course work assignments are an essential part of the teaching and learning strategy; they take a variety of forms and are used to encourage students to read the literature underpinning lectures, integrate and apply knowledge and show that they have reflected upon and improved their own professional practice.
Entry requirements
Normally a UK 2nd Class Honours degree, or better, in any discipline or the equivalent of this for international students. Additionally, applicants should normally have gained at least 3 years’ relevant work experience in a supervisory or managerial position.
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
Sponsorship information
DELNI; ESF.
Provider information
Ulster University
Cromore Road
Coleraine
BT52 1SA