Master of Public Administration [M.P.A]
1 year
Full Time
On Campus
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Field of Study:
Ranked #151 out of 1001 by THE Global Ranking 2025
$40,590 /Yr
£30,750 /Yr
- Master of Public Administration at the University of Nottingham is a 1-year program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- Students will have to successfully complete a 60-credit dissertation over the summer, and an appropriate dissertation supervisor will oversee their progress.
- Modules are typically assessed based on essays or reports.
- Students will have about 100 study hours and 30 contact hours, including a two-hour lecture and one-hour seminar for 10 weeks, per module. Most students will take three to four modules in each semester.
- MPA program is an internationally recognized qualification to equip students with skills and knowledge of:
- governance
- leadership
- strategy
- public organization and management
- managing people
- public sector economics
- public finance and accounting
- public policy processes
- About 81.8% of postgraduates from the School of Sociology and Social Policy secured graduate-level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation.
- The average annual salary for these graduates was 45636 USD.
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Important Alert
- Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake - Aug 3, 2026
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $40590 (GBP 30750) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Rent | $9060 (GBP 6864) |
| Total Cost | $9060 (GBP 6864) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $37752 (GBP 28600) |
| 2023 | $35904 (GBP 27200) |
| 2021 | $34980 (GBP 26500) |
Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Course Start Date for Fall 2025 Intake | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake | |
| Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Course Start Date for Fall 2026 Intake | Sep 21, 2026 |
Required Document List
The Documents required are:
- Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
- Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
- Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
- Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
- Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- English Language Requirement Scores like TOEFL, IELTS,..etc.
Public Policy 151 out of 500 in Global Ranking
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Career and Placement after Course
Some of the postgraduates from the school have gone on to work for organizations such as:
- Stonewall
- Youth Movement for Reform Judaism and Zionism
- Nottingham Labour Party
- Ministry of Justice
- Mitsubishi
- Sky
- Taylor Wessing
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India Postgraduate Taught Master’s Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 4,693/Yr$3,555 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,640/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
| Leo Murray Entrepreneurship Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 18,480/Yr$14,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Business Administration Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,320/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Bharat Petroleum Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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| Program | Important Date | Total Fees | Median Exams Score | Action |
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Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake (3rd Aug 2026) Course Start Date for Fall 2026 Intake (21st Sep 2026) | USD 35,838 /Yr GBP 27,150 /Yr |
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Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake (11th Sep 2026) | USD 19,800 /Yr GBP 15,000 /Yr |
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Application Deadline for September 2026 Intake (28th Aug 2026) | USD 31,548 /Yr GBP 23,900 /Yr |
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