Distance learning courses in the School of Government

Study from anywhere in the world with practitioners in government, civil society and the private sector, as well as with people new to development.

a distance learning student on an online session

MOOC by distance learning

Transforming Citizen Participation 

On this popular 4 week course you will discover the best techniques to encourage citizen participation and learn how to engage at all levels of the public sectors.

Masters degree (MSc) by distance learning

Public Administration

This course takes a minimum of two years to complete, 18 months for the six taught modules and six months for the dissertation.

If you wish to spend more time on the programme, you can move into a later intake or you can take longer on the dissertation. The course must be completed within four years.

PhD by distance learning

Our distance learning MPhil and PhD degrees offer you the opportunity to pursue original research under the guidance of an academic supervisor in a more convenient manner for those unable to live and work on campus on a regular basis. Applications to study for research degrees on a part-time basis are welcomed.

Distance learning modules

We offer a wide range of distance learning modules in the School of Government.

Masters degree distance learning modules:

The optional modules listed on the website for this programme may unfortunately occasionally be subject to change. Where the module is no longer available we will let you know as soon as we can and help you make other choices.