Master of Public Administration

Master of Public Administration is a Masters program taught at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, UK. Intake: September. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (22 months) options.

The Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is designed for students who want to develop their career in public service, in private sector organisations impacted by government regulation, in organisations bridging the public–private divide, or when transitioning from the private to the public sector. You study policy analysis, economics, and political science, building skills to tackle professional policy challenges.

LSE teaches the EMPA in intensive blocks over 22 months. You complete eight modules to be eligible for the award, including all modules marked CORE and two modules marked OPTION, and you complete all assessments. The programme includes policy workshops in specific policy areas (case studies), group working sessions, and sessions such as negotiation skills for public policy. Completion supports evidence-based policy development and implementation.

Modules

• Introduction to Public Policy (EMPA)
• Introduction to Statistics for Public Policy
• Political Science and Public Policy
• Empirical Methods for Public Policy
• Economic Policy Analysis
• Public Policy in Practice Workshop I (EMPA)
• Public Economics
• Global Market Economics

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Public Administration at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Public Administration.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

While we welcome experience in public policy it's not a pre-requisite, nor is prior knowledge of economics or statistics.

Our standard entry requirements include:

• upper second-class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in any discipline
• minimum of five years post-degree professional experience.

If your qualifications or experience are slightly below the requirement, we'd encourage you to contact the EMPA programme team to discuss options. We can take into consideration compensating factors such as relevant professional experience and a candidate's potential.

Higher

Please check detail of study units at https://www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/graduate/executive-master-of-public-administration

Higher

85 fully funded scholarships are listed for UK. See UK scholarships.