Advance Your Career with a UCL MPA – funding options available

Are you ready to tackle the world’s biggest challenges? At UCL’s Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy (STEaPP), our Master of Public Administration (MPA) programmes empower professionals like you to drive real, impactful change at the crossroads of policy, science, and technology.

Choose your pathway

With five distinct MPA pathways, you can specialise in the area that matches your interests and ambitions:

• Climate, Innovation and Sustainability Policy MPA
• Development, Technology and Innovation Policy MPA
• Digital Technologies and Policy MPA
• Health Technology and Public Policy MPA
• Urban Innovation and Policy MPA

Find out more

Learn through real-world experience

Our MPAs are hands-on and applied. Through a Group or Individual Project with policy, industry, or research partners, you’ll work on live policy challenges gaining the interdisciplinary, analytical, and leadership skills to make a tangible impact.

Who is it for?

Our MPA is designed for ambitious individuals with a passion for problem-solving and leadership who want to shape the future of public policy. This programme is designed for professionals at any stage of their career, these programmes will empower you to shape innovative solutions to complex societal challenges.

Graduate Outcomes

Graduates of UCL STEaPP’s MPA programmes advance to rewarding careers in diverse fields such as:

• International organisations and NGOs
• Government and public administration
• Private sector consultancy and research
• Environmental policy and sustainability management
• Health and urban policy development

Hear from our community

Listen to the STEaPP Chat podcast to hear how our alumni, students and staff are driving change across sectors from sustainability to digital transformation.

Scholarships and Funding

To support your journey, UCL offers a range of scholarships and funding options for eligible students. Discover opportunities to make this life-changing education accessible, you can access full details here.

Take the next step towards shaping your future, explore UCL STEAPP’s MPA programmes today.