Next start date:
Online MPA: April 2012
Campus MPA: October 2012
For further information on start dates and application deadlines please click on Start dates
Why choose York?
Founded in the early 1960s, York has quickly developed into one of Britain’s most successful universities, and is consistently ranked in the top ten in major university league tables within the UK. The University has a national rating of joint first for its teaching quality, with 18 of its 23 Departments rated 5 or 5* for research, denoting work of ‘international standing’.
The overall strength of the University combined with an extensive track record in delivering high quality, practically relevant degree courses to postgraduates within the public, voluntary and NGO sectors makes us a primary choice for professionals wishing to further enhance their career.
What makes York unique?
The University of York has substantial experience in providing education, training and development for public professionals worldwide. Key features include:
- An emphasis on developing key skills in policy analysis, performance evaluation, evidence based decision making, organisational development and the management of change
- Modules which emphasise the links between policy, practice and operational delivery
- A truly international curriculum mirrored and enhanced by the recruitment of students globally
- A highly interactive and motivational course structure providing a framework for students to reflect on their professional experience, alongside the opportunities this provides for participants to learn from each other, share experience and exchange ideas
- An approach to online study that is flexible but also intensively supported, both individually and within small tutorial groups
- An opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in public management and administration, international development and work and welfare