PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
If you’re already working in public administration, a Master’s degree can give you the knowledge, skills and experience you need to advance your career, take on ambitious roles, and become an expert in your field.
On this MA Public Administration degree course, you’ll cover public policy, service and administration from an inter-cultural, inter-professional and inter-organisational perspective. You’ll unpack specialist subjects, such as the legal system and corporate governance, and learn transferable skills that will be valuable in your career.
We’ll provide the expertise and support so you can take your skills and knowledge straight into your job – so that once you graduate, you’ll be able to explore new options, or seek promotion opportunities.
STAGE ONE
Level 7 Diploma In Public Administration (120 Credits)
COURSE OVERVIEW
The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Public Administration is a postgraduate level recognised qualification suitable for learners to gain skills in public service administration.
Public service managers face an increasing pace of change, combined with pressures to deliver more with less, navigate a complex policy context and enhance performance while sustaining public service values. Designed for professionals in public and non-profit organisations who provide strong and comprehensive support, this OTHM Level 7 Diploma qualification will equip you to meet these challenges.
Awarding Body
OTHM/ATHE
STAGE TWO
Ma Public Administration (60 Credits)
COURSE OVERVIEW
The MA public administration final stage top-up programme is offered to students who already possess the Level 7 Diploma in public administration.
The top-up programme allows you to achieve a MA public administration qualification in up to six months, so it is a fast track to new opportunities and enhanced career prospects.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
For entry onto the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in public administration qualification, learners must possess:
- An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification
- Mature learners with management experience (learners must check with the delivery centre)
- Learners must be 21 years old or older at the beginning of the course
For MA Programme:
- Learners need to possess relevant OTHM level 7 diploma (120 credits) qualification
- Learners must also have a minimum of 2 years’ work experience at graduate level, in either a managerial or professional capacity which may include voluntary work, placements, internships, project management etc.
English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency.
MANDATORY UNITS
- Managing and Leading in the Public Sector (20 credits)
- Public Service Reform and Innovation (20 credits)
- Policy and Politics – Theory and Analysis (20 credits)
- Managing Public Finance (20 credits)
- Managing Public Sector Projects (20 credits)
- Advanced Research Methods (20 credits)
- Dissertation (60 credits)
DURATION AND DELIVERY
The qualification is designed to be delivered over one academic year for full-time study, but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning.
The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, online by approved centres only.
ASSESSMENT AND VERIFICATION
All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. Judgement that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria is made by the Assessor.
The Assessor should provide an audit trail showing how the judgement of the learners’ overall achievement has been arrived at.
AWARDING UNIVERSITIES
University of Chichester
COST OF PROGRAMME
£5,450