100% online MPA International Development
World-class Russell Group university
Ranked 13th in UK for Social Policy (Complete University Guide 2025)
Top 40 in the world for Social Policy and Administration (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)
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Total programme cost: £10,440
Next start: 13 January 2025
Learn to lead in international development and make an impact on the global stage
The online Master of Public Administration International Development is an internationally recognised qualification developed for professionals working in International Development in both governmental organisations and NGOs. This interdisciplinary online course provides you with the knowledge and skills to analyse, influence and implement development policies and programmes.
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A flexible MPA that can be studied from anywhere in the world
This programme has been designed to break down geographical barriers to study with entirely online delivery that ensures it can be studied from anywhere in the world, from any location, on desktop or mobile devices.
It is a Masters degree that has been specifically designed for the busy lives of working professionals, with academic content accessible at the times that suit you, enabling you to study around your work and family life. You can apply what you learn to your role as you study and continue to progress in your career in parallel.
You will learn with our highly experienced team of experts from a Department that is globally recognised for excellence in research and teaching in this field. In 2021, the University of York was proud to be ranked 22nd in the world for social policy and administration in the QS World University rankings.
About this programme
Drawing from contemporary scholarship and current practitioner approaches used across the globe, you will learn how to analyse and influence multi-stakeholder policy processes and lead development projects, programmes and organisations. Designed for development practitioners in governmental and non-governmental organisations in the UK and internationally, this online course prepares you to meet the challenges of development in complex and demanding contexts.
York MPA graduates go on to a wide range of roles, including in government, international NGOs and charities, the NHS, leading consultancies and accountancy firms, universities, banks, and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Why York?
- Part of the elite Russell Group of major research-intensive universities
- Top of the Russell Group for academic support (NSS 2020)
- Over 20,000 students and 4,000 staff from 150 countries
- Ranked joint 10th in the UK for research quality (Research Excellence Framework 2021)
- 17th overall in the Complete University Guide 2025
- University of the Year shortlisted (Times Higher Education Awards 2021)
- University of the Year shortlisted (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022)