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Cardiff University: Politics and Public Policy
| Institution | Cardiff University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Law and Politics |
| Web | www.cardiff.ac.uk |
| enquiry@cardiff.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)29 2087 4455 |
| Study type | Taught |
MScEcon
Summary
Gain advanced analytical and conceptual skills, enabling you to critically evaluate politics and public policy in various institutions across the UK and internationally.
The Politics and Public Policy MA programme is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of policy analysis and governance within a multi-level context – from local to international settings.
This programme will equip you with the analytical and conceptual skills necessary to critically evaluate politics and public policy at multiple levels of government. It also provides a thorough training in analytical methods and approaches (qualitative and quantitative) used for conducting research in these areas.
You’ll engage with a diverse range of modules, designed to provide a solid foundation of knowledge and understanding in politics and public policy and allow you to follow your particular interests at the Welsh, UK, European and worldwide levels. You’ll also benefit from our close ties to Wales’ devolved institutions, as well as to the UK and Scottish governments. The school is also home to the Wales Governance Centre, the leading centre for the study of Welsh politics, law and political economy.
Learning activities will include student presentations and group work, designed to refine a range of transferable skills including communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For information regarding entry requirements, please visit the course page on our website: Full time: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/politics-and-public-policy-ma Part time: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/politics-and-public-policy-ma-part-time |
| Location | Cathays Park Campus Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT |
Summary
Gain advanced analytical and conceptual skills, enabling you to critically evaluate politics and public policy in various institutions across the UK and internationally.
The Politics and Public Policy MA programme is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of policy analysis and governance within a multi-level context – from local to international settings.
This programme will equip you with the analytical and conceptual skills necessary to critically evaluate politics and public policy at multiple levels of government. It also provides a thorough training in analytical methods and approaches (qualitative and quantitative) used for conducting research in these areas.
You’ll engage with a diverse range of modules, designed to provide a solid foundation of knowledge and understanding in politics and public policy and allow you to follow your particular interests at the Welsh, UK, European and worldwide levels. You’ll also benefit from our close ties to Wales’ devolved institutions, as well as to the UK and Scottish governments. The school is also home to the Wales Governance Centre, the leading centre for the study of Welsh politics, law and political economy.
Learning activities will include student presentations and group work, designed to refine a range of transferable skills including communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For information regarding entry requirements, please visit the course page on our website: Full time: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/politics-and-public-policy-ma Part time: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/politics-and-public-policy-ma-part-time |
| Location | Cathays Park Campus Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT |
Summary
Gain advanced analytical and conceptual skills, enabling you to critically evaluate politics and public policy in various institutions across the UK and internationally.
The Politics and Public Policy MA programme is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of policy analysis and governance within a multi-level context – from local to international settings.
This programme will equip you with the analytical and conceptual skills necessary to critically evaluate politics and public policy at multiple levels of government. It also provides a thorough training in analytical methods and approaches (qualitative and quantitative) used for conducting research in these areas.
You’ll engage with a diverse range of modules, designed to provide a solid foundation of knowledge and understanding in politics and public policy and allow you to follow your particular interests at the Welsh, UK, European and worldwide levels. You’ll also benefit from our close ties to Wales’ devolved institutions, as well as to the UK and Scottish governments. The school is also home to the Wales Governance Centre, the leading centre for the study of Welsh politics, law and political economy.
Learning activities will include student presentations and group work, designed to refine a range of transferable skills including communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For information regarding entry requirements, please visit the course page on our website: |
| Location | Cathays Park Campus Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT |
Summary
Gain advanced analytical and conceptual skills, enabling you to critically evaluate politics and public policy in various institutions across the UK and internationally.
The Politics and Public Policy MA programme is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of policy analysis and governance within a multi-level context – from local to international settings.
This programme will equip you with the analytical and conceptual skills necessary to critically evaluate politics and public policy at multiple levels of government. It also provides a thorough training in analytical methods and approaches (qualitative and quantitative) used for conducting research in these areas.
You’ll engage with a diverse range of modules, designed to provide a solid foundation of knowledge and understanding in politics and public policy and allow you to follow your particular interests at the Welsh, UK, European and worldwide levels. You’ll also benefit from our close ties to Wales’ devolved institutions, as well as to the UK and Scottish governments. The school is also home to the Wales Governance Centre, the leading centre for the study of Welsh politics, law and political economy.
Learning activities will include student presentations and group work, designed to refine a range of transferable skills including communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For information regarding entry requirements, please visit the course page on our website: |
| Location | Cathays Park Campus Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT |
Summary
Evaluate politics and public policy at local, Welsh, UK, EU and international levels.
Our MSc Econ Politics and Public Policy programme is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of policy analysis and governance within a multi-level context – from local to international settings.
This programme will equip you with advanced analytical and conceptual skills to critically evaluate politics and public policy at multiple levels of governance. It also provides a thorough training in analytical methods and approaches (qualitative and quantitative) used for conducting research in these areas.
You’ll be provided with a range of modules designed to provide a solid foundation of knowledge and understanding in politics and public policy. You can choose modules of particular interest to you at local, Welsh, UK, EU and international levels.
Your learning activities will include student presentations and group work, designed to refine a range of transferable skills including communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
You’ll benefit from our close ties to Wales’ devolved institutions as well as to the UK and Scottish levels of government. The School is also home to the Wales Governance Centre, the leading centre for the study of Welsh politics, law and political economy.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For information regarding entry requirements, please visit the course page on our website: |
| Location | Cathays Park Campus Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT |
Summary
Evaluate politics and public policy at local, Welsh, UK, EU and international levels.
Our MSc Econ Politics and Public Policy programme is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of policy analysis and governance within a multi-level context – from local to international settings.
This programme will equip you with advanced analytical and conceptual skills to critically evaluate politics and public policy at multiple levels of governance. It also provides a thorough training in analytical methods and approaches (qualitative and quantitative) used for conducting research in these areas.
You’ll be provided with a range of modules designed to provide a solid foundation of knowledge and understanding in politics and public policy. You can choose modules of particular interest to you at local, Welsh, UK, EU and international levels.
Your learning activities will include student presentations and group work, designed to refine a range of transferable skills including communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
You’ll benefit from our close ties to Wales’ devolved institutions as well as to the UK and Scottish levels of government. The School is also home to the Wales Governance Centre, the leading centre for the study of Welsh politics, law and political economy.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For information regarding entry requirements, please visit the course page on our website: |
| Location | Cathays Park Campus Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT |
Founded in 1883, Cardiff University combines a prestigious heritage with impressive modern facilities, on one of the most beautiful campuses in the UK. As part of the Russell Group, our students benefit from our outstanding research quality and reputation, while enjoying a wide variety of courses that can be tailored to any aspirations.
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Ranked 22nd in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2026) and 181st in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026), Cardiff University is recognised for its outstanding teaching and research. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), …
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