MPA Public Administration Distance Learning (Top-up)

University of Portsmouth · Portsmouth, United Kingdom

MScEnglish90 ECTS1 yearDistancePart-time

The MPA Public Administration Distance Learning (Top-up) programme at University of Portsmouth (University of Portsmouth (faculty per course)) is a MSc programme delivered in English over 1 years (2 semesters) (90 ECTS (180 UK credits)). This programme focuses on public policy analysis, governance, public sector management, public finance, and administrative law. Students learn to lead public institutions, design public policies, and manage public resources transparently. Graduates serve as public administrators, policy advisors, and government agency executives.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): £3,230/year
Tuition (Non-EU students): £18,600/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students): 2027-06-30
Application deadlines (Non-EU students): 2027-06-30
Duration: 1 year
ECTS credits: 90
Language: English
Study format: Distance
Starts: 01 September 2027
Intake: Intakes: September 2026 / September 2027

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2027-06-30

Non-EU students

2027-06-30

Programme overview

DegreeMSc
Duration1 year
ECTS90
LanguageEnglish
Study formatDistance
PacePart-time
CountryUnited Kingdom
FacultyUniversity of Portsmouth (faculty per course)

Official university

University of Portsmouth

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for United Kingdom, over 1 year of study.

	Tuition	Living	Total
EU/EEA	£3,230	—	needs the fee
Non-EU	£18,600	—	needs the fee

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