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Public administration as an academic discipline is concerned with the implementation of public policy, administration of government establishment and management of non-profit organisations, among other things. As someone working in public administration, you will be involved with determining and delivering the policies of governments, including international, national and local. You will be responsible for planning, organising and coordinating these policies and operations.

During a Public Administration degree, you will cover a range of areas involved in the discipline. These will be across business, psychology and sociology. Some examples of modules you could study are:

  • Public Management and Delivery
  • Human Resource Management
  • Economics
  • Political Science and Public Policy
  • International Development

Public Administration degrees in 2024

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Public Relations UG:Diploma

International Career Institute United Kingdom

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Bachelor of Public Administration Bachelor Degree

York University Canada

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European Public Administration (BSc) BSc

University of Twente Netherlands

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Public Administration and Governance BA (Hons)

Toronto Metropolitan University Canada

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BPA Public Administration BPA

University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) United States

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Public Administration BS

John Jay College of Criminal Justice United States

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Public Administration BA

Sofia University Bulgaria

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Business Administration: Marketing BA (Hons)

Richmond, The American International University in London United Kingdom

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