Master of Public Administration
University of the West of Scotland (UWS London) · UWS London Campus, London, England
- Level
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Intake
- January 2027
- Tuition fee
- £16,275 / year
- Initial deposit
- 95% for CAS issuance
- Location
- UWS London Campus, London, England
Course overview
Prepares students for public or third-sector careers through social-science, governance, public-administration, policy and applied research study.
Course details
- Degree level
- Master's
- Subject
- Public Administration
- Duration
- 1 year
- Intake
- January 2027
- Tuition fee
- £16,275 / yearUniversity fee information (opens in a new tab)
- Initial deposit
- 95% for CAS issuance
- City
- London
- Country
- England
- Campus
- UWS London Campus
About this information
The details on this page have not yet been checked against the official course page by our team. Fees, intakes and requirements can change, so always confirm them on the official course page before you apply.
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English Language Requirements
Main English Requirements
IELTS Academic
6.0 overall
Components: 5.5
Alternative English Requirements
PTE Academic
59-64 overall
Components: 59
TOEFL iBT
78 overall
Overall score of 78 (Reading: 17, Listening: 17, Speaking: 17, Writing: 17)
Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.
Entry requirements
General entry requirements
Normally UK honours degree minimum 2:2 or equivalent international qualification in a social sciences subject, OR a bachelor's degree in another subject together with significant relevant professional experience. Relevant professional/practice-based experience may also be considered.
Scholarships & discounts
For selected programmes at UWS Scottish and London campuses: • Class-based programmes: net fee £13,000 • Lab-based programmes: net fee £15,000
Pre-CAS interview
- Required
- Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process
- Stage
- Before the CAS is issued
- Format
- Credibility interview
Course modules
- 180 credits. Official UWS MPA factsheet identifies Contemporary Social Issues; Applied Research Methods in Social Sciences; Comparative Governance & Public Administration; and a Social Science Dissertation, with core/pathway structure and 600-hour dissertation component.
Details can change. Confirm fees, entry requirements and deadlines on the official course page before applying.