Social and Public Policy (Online)

The online MPA Social and Public Policy (Online) from the University of York has been specifically designed for aspiring leaders working in the public or non-profit sector, or in private sector roles with a link to public policy or public management. 

This Social and Public Policy (Online) programfrom the University of York equips you with the skills and knowledge to shape and influence policy and deepens your understanding of policy making and the interaction between policy making on the local, national and global level.

Quick Facts:

• The skills you will develop as you study this program will help enable you to take on roles with higher degrees of leadership responsibility and strategic impact, empowering you to shape policy and change people’s lives for the better.
• One of the defining features of this online course is the online learning experience, which is built on interaction and collaboration with tutors and fellow learners. In discussion groups, you will explore course materials with peers and dedicated tutors, and will have a unique opportunity to build your global professional network, making valuable connections with professionals from your sector based all over the world.
• The entirely online teaching and delivery of this Masters degree ensures that there is no need to ever visit campus – this MPA can be studied and completed from anywhere in the world. The flexible design of the program makes it the ideal choice for busy professionals as it can be studied at any time. This enables you to study around work and family life, with no need to put your ambitions on hold by taking a career break.
• This program is for ambitious professionals working in the public, non-profit or private sectors who aim to further develop their knowledge and skills in the field of social and public policy. The knowledge and skills that you will acquire will enable you to take on roles with higher degrees of leadership responsibility and strategic impact, and so shape and influence policy for the public good.
• 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.

What you will study

• Studying this online Master of Public Administration – Social and Public Policy, you will assess and analyse how social policy making interacts with and is shaped by socio-economic structures and conflicting political processes.
• You will examine the ways in which global dynamics impact on and are filtered through national social policies. You will use evidence to improve social policy practice and develop a range of transferable skills such as critical thinking, and evaluating and commissioning research. You will also gain an understanding of the requirements for ethical leadership and effective change management.