Master's of Public Administration (MPA)

The world needs public policy, science, technology and engineering innovation to address the rapidly evolving, unpredictable challenges we face.

From interpreting economic shifts to better inform policy, to shaping the future of our cities, we are committed to empowering policy makers and leaders with the skills and knowledge to create more inclusive and sustainable societies, public services, and organisations.

Our portfolio of eight MPA programmes across three faculties demonstrates our dynamic, interdisciplinary teaching to inspire, impact, and solve the issues of tomorrow with a breadth of teaching that provides a variety of areas to specialise in.

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Urban Innovation and Policy MPA

This Master's of Public Administration (MPA) is designed for professionals who want to lead change in urban policy and to understand the wide range of innovations that are reshaping cities as economic, environmental, social and physical systems.

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Digital Technologies and Policy MPA

The Master's of Public Administration (MPA) in Digital Technologies and Policy at UCL offers an applied, interdisciplinary approach to contemporary challenges arising from emerging digital technologies.

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Science, Engineering and Public Policy MPA

This Master's of Public Administration (MPA) is designed for professionals who want to lead change and navigate decision making in science, technology and engineering or innovation policy.

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Development, Technology and Innovation Policy MPA

This unique Master's of Public Administration degree is for those interested in a critical understanding of the roles that technologies and innovations can play in local and global development.

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Innovation, Public Policy and Public Value MPA

The Innovation, Public Policy and Public Value MPA teaches the competencies, capabilities and leadership skills needed for purpose-driven organisations - in public, private and civil sectors - to confront the grand challenges of the 21st century.

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Public Administration and Management MPA

The MPA programme in the Department of Political Science offers an applied, problem-based approach, blending new theoretical developments and practice, with a view to managing public policies domestically and overseas.

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Climate, Innovation and Sustainability Policy MPA

The Climate, Innovation and Sustainability Policy MPA prepares future decision-makers to tackle complex sustainability challenges, particularly in relation to climate change and associated innovation.

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Health, Technology and Public Policy MPA

The Health, Technology and Public Policy MPA brings together critical concepts that enable you to understand the impact of health technologies and health innovations.

What our students say

The Masters has helped me to develop a more critical perspective on key features of my professional career like sustainability, economic growth, technology, etc. Similarly, it was great to have contact with world-leading researchers on these subjects, UCL has a long-tradition and many resources to help students and staff to develop high-quality new knowledge. Now, I am working in a project at the UCL IIPP as a Research Assistant where I am applying the knowledge and experiences I got from the Masters.

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Juan David Garcia Gonzalez

Master of Public Administration (MPA)


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