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Public Administration – PGD L7

OTHM Level 7 Diploma In Public Administration

Overview

The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Public Administration is a postgraduate level recognised qualification suitable for learners to gain skills in public service administration.

Public service managers face an increasing pace of change, combined with pressures to deliver more with less, navigate a complex policy context and enhance performance while sustaining public service values. Designed for professionals in public and non-profit organisations who provide strong and comprehensive support, this OTHM Level 7 Diploma qualification will equip you to meet these challenges.

You will study three aspects of public administration:

The policy process within which public services are developed.

The organisational and human context through which public services are delivered.

The wider social, economic and political environment that shapes public service demands and constraints.

You will learn how to analyse complex public management problems, lead change effectively, and develop your ability to manage through networks and partnerships. You will be able to shape and deliver the public services of the future and move into more strategic roles in a wide range of organisations.

Over the course of the programme, you will grow as a competent and reflective practitioner, both in your current role and in preparation for more demanding roles in the future.

  • Entry requirements

    OTHM Level 7 qualifications: Learners aged 21 or above

    The entry profile for learners is likely to include at least one of the following:

    Possess an honours degree in a related subject or UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification
    Be mature learners with relevant management experience (learners must check with the delivery centre regarding this experience prior to registering for the programme)

    English requirements: Visit  English Entry Requirements  page

  • Equivalences

    The OTHM Level 7 diplomas on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) are at the same level as master's degrees. However, they are shorter (120 credits), and learners will have to proceed to the dissertation stage (60 credits) with a university to achieve a full master's programme.

  • Qualification structure

    The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Public Administration qualification consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours of Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.

  • Mandatory units

    Managing and Leading in the Public Sector (20 credits)
    Public Service Reform and Innovation (20 credits)
    Policy and Politics (20 credits)
    Managing Public Finance (20 credits)
    Managing Public Sector Projects (20 credits)
    Advanced Research Methods (20 credits)
  • Duration and delivery

    The qualification is designed to be delivered over one academic year for full-time study, but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning.

  • Assessment and verification

    All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.

    To achieve a 'pass' for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. Judgement that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria is made by the Assessor.

    The Assessor should provide an audit trail showing how the judgement of the learners' overall achievement has been arrived at.

  • Progression

    Achieving the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Public Administration qualification enables learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their further study. As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are eligible to progress to master's top-up programmes with advanced standing at many universities in the UK and overseas.