MPA - Master of Public Administration
Option for Placement Year
Option for Study Abroad
Option for Placement Year
Option for Study Abroad
The Newcastle Business School MPA programme is crafted for ambitious professionals seeking to advance their careers and drive meaningful change in their organisation. Offering two routes, MBA and MPA, we can support you and your aspirations to become senior leaders in the private, public, or third sector. The MPA programme is innovative and equips you with the strategic insights, analytical skills, and leadership capabilities to thrive in today’s dynamic global landscape, in addition providing critical reflections on public policy and specific problems that arise in the context of public sector management. .
You will undertake your first year of study with a shared core curriculum with the MPA programme, splitting into two pathways in the second year. Both pathways integrate rigorous academic theory with real-world problem-solving, offering an immersive learning experience that balances leadership development with practical application.
The MPA programme employs a distinctive hybrid approach to teaching and learning. Each module on the programme will offer a combination of face-to-face learning (in the form of a two-day workshop) and on-line, synchronous learning both pre-and post-workshop.
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Engage in workshop-based sessions, with two back-to-back days on campus each semester. You work on live projects connected to your own workplace, applying your learning directly to real-world scenarios.
The programme is structured around five core themes, each shaping your learning journey and leadership development:
The Newcastle Business School MPA is more than just a degree—it’s a career-defining experience that prepares you to lead with purpose. You will engage in cutting-edge research, industry collaborations, and real-world problem-solving, ensuring that your learning is directly applicable to your career aspirations.
If you’re ready to elevate your career and make a lasting impact, Newcastle Business School’s MPA programme offers the knowledge, networks, and opportunities to help you achieve your goals.
Accreditation: Newcastle Business School is accredited by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
We teach quality courses, with many accredited by professional bodies, including the prestigious AACSB, a hallmark of excellence in business education. Achieving and maintaining accreditations isn’t easy but the rigorous review and evaluation processes ensure that we’re delivering the highest quality business education, preparing you to become a successful and ethical business leader.
Applicants should normally have:
A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent academic or professional qualification with at least three years of work experience.
Applicants may be invited to invited to attend an interview if their application if based on experience only or they are not currently in relevant employment.
International qualifications:
If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry
English Language requirements
International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). Please note that the university does not currently sponsor international applicants for part time study on a Student Route Visa.
Full UK Fee: £12,500
Full International Fee: TBC
Scholarships and Discounts
ADDITIONAL COSTS
There are no Additional Costs
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Throughout the course, you build a portfolio that highlights your development and showcases the contributions you make to your business or organisation.
This course reflects the needs of the region and its economy. It is structured to help you apply the knowledge and skills gained directly to your workplace, supporting both personal growth and organisational impact.
The course is primarily aimed at those in work, in mid-level/ senior-level management and executive positions within the private, public and third sectors. but if you are not currently employed — including if you are returning to work or planning a career comeback — you are encouraged to get in touch to discuss your suitability and explore your options.
Members of the Newcastle Business School Advisory Board sponsor each module, offering guidance on content and delivering guest lectures or masterclasses during face-to-face workshop days, enriching your learning experience.
Gain insights from experienced academics and industry professionals in leadership, finance, strategy, and entrepreneurship for a comprehensive business education.
Research-informed teaching keeps you updated on industry trends and connections with Newcastle Business School, and guest lectures offer exposure to leading business practices.
Newcastle Business School is equipped with modern facilities to support your learning and professional growth, with access to lecture theatres, collaborative work and social spaces.
The library offers extensive online and offline resources, including business journals, databases, and research tools and the University possesses business software that includes ARIS Express Business Process Modelling, various SAS applications, Microsoft Project, specialist decision-making software, and Google Analytics.
Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) is embedded throughout the course with tools such as the ‘Blackboard’ eLearning Portal and electronic reading lists that will guide your preparation for seminars and independent research.
All information is accurate at the time of sharing.
Full time Courses are primarily delivered via on-campus face to face learning but could include elements of online learning. Most courses run as planned and as promoted on our website and via our marketing materials, but if there are any substantial changes (as determined by the Competition and Markets Authority) to a course or there is the potential that course may be withdrawn, we will notify all affected applicants as soon as possible with advice and guidance regarding their options. It is also important to be aware that optional modules listed on course pages may be subject to change depending on uptake numbers each year.
Contact time is subject to increase or decrease in line with possible restrictions imposed by the government or the University in the interest of maintaining the health and safety and wellbeing of students, staff, and visitors if this is deemed necessary in future.
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