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Master of Public Administration & Regional Policy (Dual Award)

Dual Master's Degree (2 Diplomas) — Conferred jointly with Imperial University in Cairo (IUC) & Cairo University (جامعة القاهرة)

Joint Awarding Institution2 Diplomas

جامعة القاهرة (مصر)

Credit Allocation60% ALU / 40% Cairo Univ

Online & New Capital Campus

4 Semesters (2 Years)36 creditsArabic / English

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Master of Public Administration & Regional Policy (Dual Award)

Overview

Prepare senior civil servants, policy analysts, and NGO leaders to design and implement forward-looking public governance frameworks across the Arab region. Students earn 2 independent accredited diplomas with a 60% / 40% international credit split. Master of Public Administration & Regional Policy (Dual Award) is taught as one award, not a list of unrelated modules. The published length is 4 Semesters (2 Years), and the credit total is 36. Students move from Institutions and rules through Institutions and rules; Argument; Documents; Research project; Institutions and rules (MPA-605); Argument (MPA-606), and finish on Argument (MPA-606). Each course has a question, a method, and a submission. In this field, students say who decides, under which rule, and draft a note a professional could read. Reading is a statute or instrument, a case or policy paper, and a commentary. The artefact a marker expects is a memo or draft clause with sources and a revision note. The award is built so that a graduate can do the following in practice: Two official Master's degree diplomas with international and regional accreditation In-depth analysis of sovereign reform agendas, PPP frameworks, and digital government models Mentorship from leading Arab diplomats and public administration professors Teaching assumes the student can read a source, attempt a problem before the seminar, and revise after feedback. Attendance at live seminars is part of the design. The capstone or final course must use the methods of the earlier courses; a project that ignores them does not pass. This course is academic. It does not admit the student to practise law and it is not a qualifying law degree. The pages for each course name the topics that are examined. Those topics are the syllabus. A brochure line is not a substitute for them.

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What You Will Learn

Two official Master's degree diplomas with international and regional accreditation
In-depth analysis of sovereign reform agendas, PPP frameworks, and digital government models
Mentorship from leading Arab diplomats and public administration professors
Zero upfront tuition barrier with flexible modular progression

Curriculum

Stage 1 — Core Host Foundations (18 Credits)

Code	Course	Credits · hours
MPA-601	Institutions and rules Institutions and rules (MPA-601) is a 6-credit course on Master of Public Administration & Regional Policy (Dual Award), with 60 notional learning hours. By the end, students can say who decides, under which rule, and draft a note a professional could read, using Institutions and rules as the working context rather than a generic management example. The course is taught in three movements. First, students establish the terms and the decision the course is about. Second, they apply the method to a case, dataset, text, or design and compare it with a weaker alternative. Third, they revise the work after feedback and state what the conclusion cannot support. Preparation uses a statute or instrument, a case or policy paper, and a commentary. Seminar time is for the decision, not for reading the materials aloud. Assessment is a memo or draft clause with sources and a revision note. A pass requires a clear method, evidence a marker can check, and an explicit limit. Credit is not awarded for summary alone. This course is academic. It does not admit the student to practise law and it is not a qualifying law degree. MPA-601-M1 · Forum, rule, and parties — Institutions and rules MPA-601-M2 · Claim, counterclaim, and the facts that would change the result — Institutions and rules MPA-601-M3 · A clause, briefing, or policy note for a named audience — Institutions and rules MPA-601-M4 · Sources, revision, and the strength of the authority — Institutions and rules MPA-601-M5 · Institutions and the limit of the award — Institutions and rules MPA-601-M6 · A supervised paper: question, sources, argument, and defence — Institutions and rules	6 · 60 h
MPA-602	Argument Argument (MPA-602) is a 6-credit course on Master of Public Administration & Regional Policy (Dual Award), with 60 notional learning hours. By the end, students can say who decides, under which rule, and draft a note a professional could read, using Argument as the working context rather than a generic management example. The course is taught in three movements. First, students establish the terms and the decision the course is about. Second, they apply the method to a case, dataset, text, or design and compare it with a weaker alternative. Third, they revise the work after feedback and state what the conclusion cannot support. Preparation uses a statute or instrument, a case or policy paper, and a commentary. Seminar time is for the decision, not for reading the materials aloud. Assessment is a memo or draft clause with sources and a revision note. A pass requires a clear method, evidence a marker can check, and an explicit limit. Credit is not awarded for summary alone. This course is academic. It does not admit the student to practise law and it is not a qualifying law degree. MPA-602-M1 · Forum, rule, and parties — Argument MPA-602-M2 · Claim, counterclaim, and the facts that would change the result — Argument MPA-602-M3 · A clause, briefing, or policy note for a named audience — Argument MPA-602-M4 · Sources, revision, and the strength of the authority — Argument MPA-602-M5 · Institutions and the limit of the award — Argument MPA-602-M6 · A supervised paper: question, sources, argument, and defence — Argument	6 · 60 h
MPA-603	Documents Documents (MPA-603) is a 6-credit course on Master of Public Administration & Regional Policy (Dual Award), with 60 notional learning hours. By the end, students can say who decides, under which rule, and draft a note a professional could read, using Documents as the working context rather than a generic management example. The course is taught in three movements. First, students establish the terms and the decision the course is about. Second, they apply the method to a case, dataset, text, or design and compare it with a weaker alternative. Third, they revise the work after feedback and state what the conclusion cannot support. Preparation uses a statute or instrument, a case or policy paper, and a commentary. Seminar time is for the decision, not for reading the materials aloud. Assessment is a memo or draft clause with sources and a revision note. A pass requires a clear method, evidence a marker can check, and an explicit limit. Credit is not awarded for summary alone. This course is academic. It does not admit the student to practise law and it is not a qualifying law degree. MPA-603-M1 · Forum, rule, and parties — Documents MPA-603-M2 · Claim, counterclaim, and the facts that would change the result — Documents MPA-603-M3 · A clause, briefing, or policy note for a named audience — Documents MPA-603-M4 · Sources, revision, and the strength of the authority — Documents MPA-603-M5 · Institutions and the limit of the award — Documents MPA-603-M6 · A supervised paper: question, sources, argument, and defence — Documents	6 · 60 h

Code

Course

Credits · hours

MPA-601

Institutions and rules

Institutions and rules (MPA-601) is a 6-credit course on Master of Public Administration & Regional Policy (Dual Award), with 60 notional learning hours. By the end, students can say who decides, under which rule, and draft a note a professional could read, using Institutions and rules as the working context rather than a generic management example. The course is taught in three movements. First, students establish the terms and the decision the course is about. Second, they apply the method to a case, dataset, text, or design and compare it with a weaker alternative. Third, they revise the work after feedback and state what the conclusion cannot support. Preparation uses a statute or instrument, a case or policy paper, and a commentary. Seminar time is for the decision, not for reading the materials aloud. Assessment is a memo or draft clause with sources and a revision note. A pass requires a clear method, evidence a marker can check, and an explicit limit. Credit is not awarded for summary alone. This course is academic. It does not admit the student to practise law and it is not a qualifying law degree.

MPA-601-M1 · Forum, rule, and parties — Institutions and rules
MPA-601-M2 · Claim, counterclaim, and the facts that would change the result — Institutions and rules
MPA-601-M3 · A clause, briefing, or policy note for a named audience — Institutions and rules
MPA-601-M4 · Sources, revision, and the strength of the authority — Institutions and rules
MPA-601-M5 · Institutions and the limit of the award — Institutions and rules
MPA-601-M6 · A supervised paper: question, sources, argument, and defence — Institutions and rules

6 · 60 h

MPA-602

Argument

Argument (MPA-602) is a 6-credit course on Master of Public Administration & Regional Policy (Dual Award), with 60 notional learning hours. By the end, students can say who decides, under which rule, and draft a note a professional could read, using Argument as the working context rather than a generic management example. The course is taught in three movements. First, students establish the terms and the decision the course is about. Second, they apply the method to a case, dataset, text, or design and compare it with a weaker alternative. Third, they revise the work after feedback and state what the conclusion cannot support. Preparation uses a statute or instrument, a case or policy paper, and a commentary. Seminar time is for the decision, not for reading the materials aloud. Assessment is a memo or draft clause with sources and a revision note. A pass requires a clear method, evidence a marker can check, and an explicit limit. Credit is not awarded for summary alone. This course is academic. It does not admit the student to practise law and it is not a qualifying law degree.

MPA-602-M1 · Forum, rule, and parties — Argument
MPA-602-M2 · Claim, counterclaim, and the facts that would change the result — Argument
MPA-602-M3 · A clause, briefing, or policy note for a named audience — Argument
MPA-602-M4 · Sources, revision, and the strength of the authority — Argument
MPA-602-M5 · Institutions and the limit of the award — Argument
MPA-602-M6 · A supervised paper: question, sources, argument, and defence — Argument

6 · 60 h

MPA-603

Documents

Documents (MPA-603) is a 6-credit course on Master of Public Administration & Regional Policy (Dual Award), with 60 notional learning hours. By the end, students can say who decides, under which rule, and draft a note a professional could read, using Documents as the working context rather than a generic management example. The course is taught in three movements. First, students establish the terms and the decision the course is about. Second, they apply the method to a case, dataset, text, or design and compare it with a weaker alternative. Third, they revise the work after feedback and state what the conclusion cannot support. Preparation uses a statute or instrument, a case or policy paper, and a commentary. Seminar time is for the decision, not for reading the materials aloud. Assessment is a memo or draft clause with sources and a revision note. A pass requires a clear method, evidence a marker can check, and an explicit limit. Credit is not awarded for summary alone. This course is academic. It does not admit the student to practise law and it is not a qualifying law degree.

MPA-603-M1 · Forum, rule, and parties — Documents
MPA-603-M2 · Claim, counterclaim, and the facts that would change the result — Documents
MPA-603-M3 · A clause, briefing, or policy note for a named audience — Documents
MPA-603-M4 · Sources, revision, and the strength of the authority — Documents
MPA-603-M5 · Institutions and the limit of the award — Documents
MPA-603-M6 · A supervised paper: question, sources, argument, and defence — Documents

6 · 60 h

Stage 2 — Partner Moderated Advanced Specialisation (12 Credits)

Code	Course	Credits · hours
MPA-604	Research project Research project (MPA-604) is a 6-credit course on Master of Public Administration & Regional Policy (Dual Award), with 60 notional learning hours. By the end, students can say who decides, under which rule, and draft a note a professional could read, using Research project as the working context rather than a generic management example. The course is taught in three movements. First, students establish the terms and the decision the course is about. Second, they apply the method to a case, dataset, text, or design and compare it with a weaker alternative. Third, they revise the work after feedback and state what the conclusion cannot support. Preparation uses a statute or instrument, a case or policy paper, and a commentary. Seminar time is for the decision, not for reading the materials aloud. Assessment is a memo or draft clause with sources and a revision note. A pass requires a clear method, evidence a marker can check, and an explicit limit. Credit is not awarded for summary alone. This course is academic. It does not admit the student to practise law and it is not a qualifying law degree. MPA-604-M1 · Forum, rule, and parties — Research project MPA-604-M2 · Claim, counterclaim, and the facts that would change the result — Research project MPA-604-M3 · A clause, briefing, or policy note for a named audience — Research project MPA-604-M4 · Sources, revision, and the strength of the authority — Research project MPA-604-M5 · Institutions and the limit of the award — Research project MPA-604-M6 · A supervised paper: question, sources, argument, and defence — Research project	6 · 60 h
MPA-605	Institutions and rules (MPA-605) Institutions and rules (MPA-605) (MPA-605) is a 6-credit course on Master of Public Administration & Regional Policy (Dual Award), with 60 notional learning hours. By the end, students can say who decides, under which rule, and draft a note a professional could read, using Institutions and rules (MPA-605) as the working context rather than a generic management example. The course is taught in three movements. First, students establish the terms and the decision the course is about. Second, they apply the method to a case, dataset, text, or design and compare it with a weaker alternative. Third, they revise the work after feedback and state what the conclusion cannot support. Preparation uses a statute or instrument, a case or policy paper, and a commentary. Seminar time is for the decision, not for reading the materials aloud. Assessment is a memo or draft clause with sources and a revision note. A pass requires a clear method, evidence a marker can check, and an explicit limit. Credit is not awarded for summary alone. This course is academic. It does not admit the student to practise law and it is not a qualifying law degree. MPA-605-M1 · Forum, rule, and parties — Institutions and rules (MPA-605) MPA-605-M2 · Claim, counterclaim, and the facts that would change the result — Institutions and rules (MPA-605) MPA-605-M3 · A clause, briefing, or policy note for a named audience — Institutions and rules (MPA-605) MPA-605-M4 · Sources, revision, and the strength of the authority — Institutions and rules (MPA-605) MPA-605-M5 · Institutions and the limit of the award — Institutions and rules (MPA-605) MPA-605-M6 · A supervised paper: question, sources, argument, and defence — Institutions and rules (MPA-605)	6 · 60 h

Code

Course

Credits · hours

MPA-604

Research project

Research project (MPA-604) is a 6-credit course on Master of Public Administration & Regional Policy (Dual Award), with 60 notional learning hours. By the end, students can say who decides, under which rule, and draft a note a professional could read, using Research project as the working context rather than a generic management example. The course is taught in three movements. First, students establish the terms and the decision the course is about. Second, they apply the method to a case, dataset, text, or design and compare it with a weaker alternative. Third, they revise the work after feedback and state what the conclusion cannot support. Preparation uses a statute or instrument, a case or policy paper, and a commentary. Seminar time is for the decision, not for reading the materials aloud. Assessment is a memo or draft clause with sources and a revision note. A pass requires a clear method, evidence a marker can check, and an explicit limit. Credit is not awarded for summary alone. This course is academic. It does not admit the student to practise law and it is not a qualifying law degree.

MPA-604-M1 · Forum, rule, and parties — Research project
MPA-604-M2 · Claim, counterclaim, and the facts that would change the result — Research project
MPA-604-M3 · A clause, briefing, or policy note for a named audience — Research project
MPA-604-M4 · Sources, revision, and the strength of the authority — Research project
MPA-604-M5 · Institutions and the limit of the award — Research project
MPA-604-M6 · A supervised paper: question, sources, argument, and defence — Research project

6 · 60 h

MPA-605

Institutions and rules (MPA-605)

Institutions and rules (MPA-605) (MPA-605) is a 6-credit course on Master of Public Administration & Regional Policy (Dual Award), with 60 notional learning hours. By the end, students can say who decides, under which rule, and draft a note a professional could read, using Institutions and rules (MPA-605) as the working context rather than a generic management example. The course is taught in three movements. First, students establish the terms and the decision the course is about. Second, they apply the method to a case, dataset, text, or design and compare it with a weaker alternative. Third, they revise the work after feedback and state what the conclusion cannot support. Preparation uses a statute or instrument, a case or policy paper, and a commentary. Seminar time is for the decision, not for reading the materials aloud. Assessment is a memo or draft clause with sources and a revision note. A pass requires a clear method, evidence a marker can check, and an explicit limit. Credit is not awarded for summary alone. This course is academic. It does not admit the student to practise law and it is not a qualifying law degree.

MPA-605-M1 · Forum, rule, and parties — Institutions and rules (MPA-605)
MPA-605-M2 · Claim, counterclaim, and the facts that would change the result — Institutions and rules (MPA-605)
MPA-605-M3 · A clause, briefing, or policy note for a named audience — Institutions and rules (MPA-605)
MPA-605-M4 · Sources, revision, and the strength of the authority — Institutions and rules (MPA-605)
MPA-605-M5 · Institutions and the limit of the award — Institutions and rules (MPA-605)
MPA-605-M6 · A supervised paper: question, sources, argument, and defence — Institutions and rules (MPA-605)

6 · 60 h

Stage 3 — Applied Research Capstone (6 Credits)

Code	Course	Credits · hours
MPA-606	Argument (MPA-606) Argument (MPA-606) (MPA-606) is a 6-credit course on Master of Public Administration & Regional Policy (Dual Award), with 60 notional learning hours. By the end, students can say who decides, under which rule, and draft a note a professional could read, using Argument (MPA-606) as the working context rather than a generic management example. The course is taught in three movements. First, students establish the terms and the decision the course is about. Second, they apply the method to a case, dataset, text, or design and compare it with a weaker alternative. Third, they revise the work after feedback and state what the conclusion cannot support. Preparation uses a statute or instrument, a case or policy paper, and a commentary. Seminar time is for the decision, not for reading the materials aloud. Assessment is a memo or draft clause with sources and a revision note. A pass requires a clear method, evidence a marker can check, and an explicit limit. Credit is not awarded for summary alone. This course is academic. It does not admit the student to practise law and it is not a qualifying law degree. MPA-606-M1 · Forum, rule, and parties — Argument (MPA-606) MPA-606-M2 · Claim, counterclaim, and the facts that would change the result — Argument (MPA-606) MPA-606-M3 · A clause, briefing, or policy note for a named audience — Argument (MPA-606) MPA-606-M4 · Sources, revision, and the strength of the authority — Argument (MPA-606) MPA-606-M5 · Institutions and the limit of the award — Argument (MPA-606) MPA-606-M6 · A supervised paper: question, sources, argument, and defence — Argument (MPA-606)	6 · 60 h

Code

Course

Credits · hours

MPA-606

Argument (MPA-606)

Argument (MPA-606) (MPA-606) is a 6-credit course on Master of Public Administration & Regional Policy (Dual Award), with 60 notional learning hours. By the end, students can say who decides, under which rule, and draft a note a professional could read, using Argument (MPA-606) as the working context rather than a generic management example. The course is taught in three movements. First, students establish the terms and the decision the course is about. Second, they apply the method to a case, dataset, text, or design and compare it with a weaker alternative. Third, they revise the work after feedback and state what the conclusion cannot support. Preparation uses a statute or instrument, a case or policy paper, and a commentary. Seminar time is for the decision, not for reading the materials aloud. Assessment is a memo or draft clause with sources and a revision note. A pass requires a clear method, evidence a marker can check, and an explicit limit. Credit is not awarded for summary alone. This course is academic. It does not admit the student to practise law and it is not a qualifying law degree.

MPA-606-M1 · Forum, rule, and parties — Argument (MPA-606)
MPA-606-M2 · Claim, counterclaim, and the facts that would change the result — Argument (MPA-606)
MPA-606-M3 · A clause, briefing, or policy note for a named audience — Argument (MPA-606)
MPA-606-M4 · Sources, revision, and the strength of the authority — Argument (MPA-606)
MPA-606-M5 · Institutions and the limit of the award — Argument (MPA-606)
MPA-606-M6 · A supervised paper: question, sources, argument, and defence — Argument (MPA-606)

6 · 60 h

Career Paths

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International Development Advisor
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Programme Highlights

2 Accredited Diplomas
60% / 40% International Credit Split
Awarded by: Imperial University in Cairo (IUC) & Cairo University (جامعة القاهرة)
Delivery: 100% Online

Assessment

Modules are assessed through a published mix of coursework, applied projects, and examinations. Exam windows are announced in advance so students in other time zones are not forced into overnight sittings. Alternative arrangements are available where documented.

Admission requirements

Academic entry

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (minimum 2:2 or GPA 2.5/4.0)

English language

English proficiency: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 46, or equivalent (waived for prior English-medium study)

Documents

Statement of Purpose (500 words minimum) outlining your goals and fit for the programme
Two academic or professional references with contact details
CV or résumé documenting relevant education and professional experience

Programme questions

How long is the Master of Public Administration & Regional Policy (Dual Award)?

The published duration is 4 Semesters (2 Years). Teaching language: Arabic / English. Actual time-to-complete depends on mode and any recognised prior learning.

Can I study this from my country?

You may study this award fully online from your country, or — where published — on campus at IUC. Online study does not require a student visa. Campus study may.

What does it cost?

Degree tuition for this award is published as £0 / tuition-free on the online pathway. Examination or administrative fees may apply at checkout — never an annual tuition invoice. Check the Fees page for any extras.

What are the entry requirements?

Requirements are grouped on this page (academic, English, documents). Equivalent qualifications are considered. English may be waived after prior English-medium study.

How is the programme assessed?

Assessment is typically a mix of coursework, projects, and examinations. Doctoral awards include a thesis or dissertation and an oral examination. Details sit in the programme specification and module outlines.

Will this award be recognised where I live?

Recognition of the award for local employment, professional licence, or ministry attestation is decided by your employer or regulator. Imperial University in Cairo publishes verification pages for certificates. We do not claim automatic equivalence in every country.

How do I apply?

Start an application on this website. Progress is saved from the first step. Admissions: admissions@iucairo.co.uk.

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