Public Administration (Distance Learning) MPA

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.

Qualifications or experience A minimum of a second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications. Preferably, applicants will have experience of working in a managerial role in a public sector organisation. Please get in touch if you're not sure if your undergraduate subject is relevant to this degree. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered, such as previous study, employment, voluntary work and training courses, including courses and qualifications you didn't complete. Learn more about our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

If you're applying as an international student with a non-UK degree, view the equivalent entry requirements we accept for your country.

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. Find out more about our English language requirements. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

Applicants may be invited to attend an interview.

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.

September 2027

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

• Portsmouth, United Kingdom