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This Master's of Public Administration degree provides professionals working in international development with the practical tools and skills to collaborate on policy that responds to different needs.
To find out core information about this degree, such as entry requirements, programme length and cost, visit the UCL prospectus site.
Course information
Candidates undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.
The programme consists of four core modules (105 credits), one optional module (15 credits), an elective module (15 credits), and a major group project module (45 credits).
The module selection listed below is likely to change for 2020/21 intake as we are in the process of evolving the MPA routes to better meet the needs of our students. All applicants will be informed of any changes as soon as they are confirmed. If you have any queries, please contact our admissions team: steapp.admissions@ucl.ac.uk
Compulsory modules
Candidates undertake three core modules with candidates from sister MPA programmes, and a specialist module focusing on their degree topic.
- Introduction to Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy (STEP0010)
- Analytic Methods for Policy (STEP0020)
- Ethics, Institutions and Power (STEP0011)
- Development, Technology and Innovation Policy (STEP0006)
Optional modules
Candidates must select one compulsory option from the following STEaPP modules
- Science Advice for Policy (STEP0003)
- Risk Assessment and Governance (STEP0021)
- Clean Energy and Development (STEP0004)
- Science Funding and Governance (STEP0024)
- Energy, Technology and Climate Policy (STEP0008)
- Urban Innovation and Policy (STEP0009)
- Digital Technologies and Policy (STEP0012)
- Sustainable Infrastructure and Public Policy (STEP0025)
Candidates will then also select one further 15-credit graduate module which is relevant to their degree of study. This module can be selected from any UCL department.
MPA Group Policy Project
In the group project, candidates work with an external client on a relevant policy challenge. With the support of STEaPP academic staff, the multidisciplinary candidate groups work together to produce an analysis that meets their clients' needs. The Group Project is usually around 12,000 words.
