PostgraduatePart-time

Public Administration (Distance Learning) MPA

University of PortsmouthPortsmouth, United Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
1 year full-time by distance learning / 2 years part-time by distance learning
Mode
Part-time
Subject
Social Policy
Location
United Kingdom
Next intake
SEP 2027Starts in 10 months
IELTS
6.5 overall, no part below 5.5

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Study by distance learning on our one or two year MPA Public Administration Master's course. Choose your specialist subjects to progress in your public sector career.

Entry requirements

Degree2nd class · Subjects: relevant subject · or above

English language requirements

IELTS6.5 overall, no part below 5.5

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) with no component score below 5.5. You do not need an IELTS or equivalent certification if: you have a UK degree you have a degree from a majority English speaking country (not taught by Distance Learning) you are a national of a majority English speaking country Degrees taught solely in English from non-majority English speaking countries will be considered on a case by case basis.

Start dates

September 2027

Application deadline

International applicants: see Portsmouth's application deadlines by country at https://www.port.ac.uk/study/international-students/how-to-apply/application-deadlines

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  • Portsmouth, United Kingdom

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Postgraduate Taught

Academic

For entry to our postgraduate Master's programmes, you'll usually need to have a Bachelor's degree with a GPA of 2.6 /4 or above from a recognised Higher Education institution. Some courses will ask for higher grades. Work experience is also required for several other postgraduate courses and many courses will require you to have studied relevant subjects. Please see our courses for more details. To apply for any of our courses please go to our online application form. If you don't meet the postgraduate entry requirements, you can do a pre-Master's programme at International College Portsmouth (ICP) for many of our courses.

English language

For most of our Master's degrees, you need a minimum of IELTS band 6.5-7.0, with no component below 6.0

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Scholarships at University of Portsmouth

2 for this level
  • Chevening Scholarship
  • GREAT Scholarships£10,000.00 (US$ 12,914)
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Portsmouth, South East, United Kingdom

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