Public Administration (Human Resources) MPA
University of Birmingham
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Public Administration (Human Resources) MPA at University of Birmingham for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £29000 | £25000 | £31000 |
25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £30000 | £21500 - £31000 | £25000 - £38500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25986 | £23450 | £28950 |
25-75 percentile range | £21993 - £30000 | £18456 - £28917 | £22344 - £35829 |
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Course Description
Our MPA Masters in Public Administration (Human Resources) is aimed at those who aspire to a career in public administration, public sector management or public services and who have a particular interest in human resource development and management.
The MPA is an international masters programme which will encourage you to consider and analyse how a changing global environment has shaped the ways in which work is organised and managed and how ideas about leadership and management may be applied in response to different problems and challenges.
The Human Resources MPA pathway is designed for those who are interested in human resource management and development in the public, state or NGO sectors in developing, transitional or newly-industrialised countries. This is primarily a public sector management, not a business management, programme, although the themes covered are relevant to both sectors.
On this pathway you will explore current and recent trends in public administration and human resources, focusing on relationship between hard and soft approaches to the analysis and practice of management. For example, between human resources management and human resource development. You will also examine the interaction between organisational structure, culture, power and motivation in public administration and in international organisations.
The degree uses a diagnostic case study approach in its core modules, with an emphasis on practical, theoretically-informed discussion and strategy development. You may choose any relevant subject for your dissertation, with the final topic agreed between you and your assigned supervisor.
Why study this course?
This is an MPA programme aimed at people already working within, or closely with, the public sector, or wanting to join the sector, particularly within developing or newly industrialised countries. The programme:
-Has a strong international focus, using examples from many countries and being relevant to many countries, and with an international student body.
Includes a study visit, to learn about public administration and strategy in a particular context, with meetings with a range of public sector and associated bodies. There are two locations to choose from each year – destinations in recent years include St Petersburg, Guangzhou, Vienna, Berlin.
-Does not require or assume prior knowledge or experience of public sector management or human resource management. -Has a wide range of optional modules.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Public Administration (Human Resources) MPA at University of Birmingham
20% | Sports and fitness occupations |
20% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
10% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Sales occupations |
10% | Skilled trades occupations |
10% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 6.0)
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
An upper second-class Honours degree or equivalent from an approved university or an equivalent professional qualification in a relevant field (the equivalent US Grade Point Average is 3.0) or
A lower second-class Honours degree from an approved university with excellent work experience.
Adequate capacity in written and spoken English
Degrees from all disciplines are considered and a candidate's work experience can also be taken into consideration.
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of University of Birmingham in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Birmingham in related subject specific rankings.
Business
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- #10
- #76
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- Public Administration
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #16
- #98
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #25
- #151
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
See all 35 university rankings of University of Birmingham
About University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham is a research university based in Edgbaston, Birmingham, England. The university’s aim is to be at the cutting edge of educational delivery, and to have their curriculum be continually reshaped by new revelations in research. The main campus is situated a reasonable three miles away from Birmingham city centre, which doesn’t take long to get to via bus if the student decides they’d like to spend some of their free time there.
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Student composition of University of Birmingham
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Birmingham by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 24385
- postgraduates:
- 9185
- Total:
- 33570
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Human Resource Management”: 3835 Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Business with Human Resource Management MA (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 75% | 2% | 0% | £9250 | £26500 | 196 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
Management (Human Resource Management) MSc | Swansea University | - | - | - | £11000 £11550 | £20600 £21650 | - | Swansea | On campus Full-time | |
Human Resource Management MSc | University of Portsmouth | - | - | - | £12000 | £18800 | - | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time | |
Management with Human Resources MSc | University of Lincoln | - | - | - | £9900 | £16800 | - | Lincoln | On campus Full-time | |
International Human Resource Management MSc | University of Aberdeen | - | - | - | £15700 | £27000 | - | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time | |
Human Resource Management MSc | Birkbeck, University of London | - | - | - | £12150 | £19830 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
International Business and Human Resource Management MSc | University of Derby | - | - | - | £8750 | £14900 | - | Derby | On campus Full-time | |
Management with Human Resources MSc | Bournemouth University | - | - | - | £10500 | £17500 | - | Poole | On campus Full-time | |
Human Resource Management and the Future of Work MSc | University of Bristol | - | - | - | £16000 | £29900 | - | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
Global Human Resource Management MSc | Kingston University | - | - | - | £5995 | £9130 | - | Kingston upon Thames | On campus Part-time |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 19 July, 2022
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023