Delivery format
Online
Course overview
Learn to build and maintain strong, effective partnerships and master joined-up approaches with diverse stakeholders. Complete this course to be ready to deliver impactful, collaborative public sector projects in which you'll be able to effect societal change and drive transformational development.
Shape your future with our Partnership and Collaboration course. You'll gain essential skills to lead impactful public sector projects, build strong stakeholder relationships, and earn a University of Birmingham postgraduate micro-credential, positioning you for advanced roles or further studies in public administration.
Why study this course?
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Master key drivers of collaborative and partnership working.
- Analyse the benefits of effective collaborative strategies for public value.
- Identify and navigate attitudes, behaviours, and cultures that impact collaboration and partnership strategy.
- Create a cohesive approach to partnership strategies that drives outcomes and produce public value.
- Evaluate and measure the impact of collaborative and partnership strategies on stakeholder groups and dynamics.
Course delivery
Delivered entirely online, our eight-week short course offers flexible, world-class learning through immersive modules led by expert faculty.
You can choose to complete a single micro-credential or combine all nine to pursue the full Online Master of Public Administration (MPA). Each module features interactive activities, lively discussions, and real-world applications, allowing you to study at your own pace and convenience. You'll explore the dynamics of collaboration within the public sector as well as gaining practical skills in leadership, preparing you to implement meaningful change in your community and advance your career.
- This course requires an average time commitment of 12 to 15 hours per week and comprises a total study time of 100 to 150 hours.
- Assessments include group discussions, blogs, case studies and essays.
Teaching staff
Professor Chris Skelcher
Professor Chris Skelcher
Emeritus Professor
Professor Chris Skelcher's research examines how ideas about democracy and governance interact with the institutions of contemporary governance.
Entry requirements
- Upper second-class degree
or postgraduate diploma from a UK university, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
Professional applications may also be considered. Please contact a Recruitment Coordinator if you would like to discuss your eligibility.
Fees and scholarships
The fee must be paid in full by card before enrolling.
- £1,456
Prices are subject to change each academic year.
The programme fee which is for the full course, includes access to the online learning platform, course materials and digital reading materials. The fee does not include any personal expenses for new technical equipment or office supplies.
If, after completing the course, you wish to transfer to the full Online MPA programme, please speak to your Student Services Co-ordinator. You will need to re-submit an application, and the cost of any short courses you’ve taken will be deducted from the full programme fee.
Application process
- Complete an application form online.
- Supply an up-to-date CV and any other supporting documents demonstrating your academic and work experience, plus any other skills that may support your application. These will help us to ensure you have the right experience for the course.
- Submit your most recent degree certificate from your previous institution, so we can verify your education.
- Supply an up-to-date English language certificate if English is not your first language. We accept up-to-date IELTS certificates with a score of 6.5, and no less than 6.0 in any of the elements.