Study at Cardiff | Postgraduate

Welsh Government and Politics (MSc Econ)

Course Aims

To enable students to develop advanced expertise in the structures and operation of devolved governance in Wales, and, in comparative context, across the UK and Europe, as well as allied research skills.

Special Features

• Ideal preparation for those seeking a career in and around the institutions of devolved governance in Wales.
• The Cardiff School of European Languages, Translation and Politics is one of the joint sponsors (with the Cardiff Law School) of the Wales Governance Centre.

Course Description

The changing political and legal landscape in Wales poses exciting and challenging questions for those with an academic or professional interest in politics and policy. This programme of study is designed to develop a comprehensive understanding of the institutions and practices of governance in the devolved Wales. In addition to focusing on politics and governance in Wales, the programme locates developments in Wales in a broader UK and European context, providing also an overview of relationships between the various levels of governance. The course is taught by the leading experts in Welsh politics and government and benefits from the close links that exist between Cardiff University and the institutions of devolved government in Wales.

Course Structure

The course is divided into two parts, both of which allow students to specialise in their chosen areas of interest. Part one consists of research-led taught modules that include a core module on the institutions of devolved governance in Wales, as well as additional optional modules that examine other aspects of politics, public policy and law.

Part two requires the research and writing of an dissertation on a subject of the student’s own choice, under the supervision of an expert in the field.

Available Modules

Compulsory Modules

• Contemporary Welsh Politics
• European Governance and Public Policy
• Governing and Policy-Making in Britain
• Research Methods: Approaches To Knowledge

Option Modules

• Constitutionalism & Governance
• Devolution & Public Policy in Wales
• European Economic Governance And Policies
• Nationalism In Europe
• The Law and Devolution in Wales

For further information on the course and programme of study, please view the course handbook.

Skills Acquired

• Communication skills, through participation in seminars
• Skills of independent research, including the tracing of sources and evaluation of evidence
• Ability to present arguments, either orally or in written form
• Using advanced communication and IT technologies for the retrieval and presentation of information
• Working independently, demonstrating initiative, organisation and time-management skills

Student Testimonials

The Masters in Welsh Politics and Government is an excellent course - contemporary, relevant, challenging and engaging. It has been great to be able to study this course part-time whilst working in the field of Welsh Politics. The teaching has been excellent and the course has been incredibly beneficial for me both personally and professionally.

Michelle Matheron, Welsh Government and Politics student

Entry Requirements

Suitable for graduates in Politics, International Relations, Law, Sociology and disciplines broadly conceived to have a social sciences or humanities focus. Students are normally required to have a 2:1 Honours degree classification or equivalent qualification.

In addition, applicants whose first language is not English must obtain a British Council IELTS score of at least 7.0, or an equivalent English language qualification.

Note: International students pursuing part-time programmes of study are not eligible for Tier 4 (General Student) visas and must have alternative leave to remain in the UK if they intend to study at the University in person.

Next intake: September each year

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