MPA Programmes: Part-Time Option (2 years)


Our MPA programmes are also available as two-year part-time programmes. This involves completing 180 credits of study across two academic years (roughly 60 taught credits of study in each academic year, plus a further 60 credit project at the end of the second year). 


The part-time option is provided in all MPA programmes for all eligible students  The MPA programmes being offered in 2020 are;


  • Digital Technologies and Policy MPA
  • Development, Technology and Innovation Policy MPA
  • Sustainable Infrastructures and Public Policy MPA
  • Urban Innovation and Policy MPA
  • Science, Engineering and Public Policy MPA
  • *Energy Technology and Public Policy MPA (with UCL Energy Institute) PENDING APPROVAL


An outline of the part-time MPA structure is provided below. Please note that the structure below includes changes that have been proposed for 2020, which are currently pending approval. 



Term 1 (Year 1)

  • Public Administration (All MPA Students)
  • Route Specific Module (each MPA has a route and disciplinary specific module in term 1)


Term 2 (Year 1)

  • Knowledge and Governance (All MPA Students)
  • Route Specific Module (each MPA has a route and disciplinary specific module in term 1)


Term 1 (Year 2)

  • Policy Making (All MPA students)
  • Evidence for Decision Making (All MPA students)


Term 2 (Year 2)

  • Analytic Methods for Policy (All MPA students)
  • Elective: Any UCL PGT module


Term 2/3 

MPA Students have a choice of either

  • MPA Individual Project 
  • MPA Group Project