Master of Public Administration

This two-year programme equips early-stage professionals with a comprehensive understanding of public administration and policy analysis through a powerful combination of core skills training with practical, real world experience.

In your first year, you’ll complete rigorous empirical training, with a focus on economics, political science and quantitative methods. In Year 2, you’ll work on a real-world policy challenge through a six-month Capstone consultancy project with an external client – equipping you with practical experience for your future career.

In addition, optional courses allow you to tailor your studies to your strengths and interests and you can also choose a specialism (which can be added to your degree title). MPA students may also apply to study at one of three partner universities in their second year of study, as part of the Global Public Policy Network (GPPN) dual degree scheme.

The MPA attracts students from many different nationalities and wide-ranging academic and professional backgrounds. Our diverse community of students and academics contribute rich and varied perspectives to public policy topics and debates.

You’ll also benefit from LSE School of Public Policy’s (SPP) emphasis on practical training by placing policy in practice through our regular seminar events with policy practitioners, our Professional Skills Accelerator and our alumni mentorship scheme and networking events.

Graduates will be equipped with the analytical and professional skills to effectively understand and address the challenges of contemporary governance and make an immediate impact for employers in public, private and non-profit organisations around the world.