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Welsh Government and Politics (Taught)
Due to devolution and distinctive historical and cultural factors, Welsh politics is a fascinating and fast-evolving topic of study. For those with an academic or professional interest in politics and policy, our MSc Econ Welsh Government and Politics programme provides an informed insight and understanding of the political landscape of Wales.
This unique course benefits from the close links that exist between Cardiff University and the institutions of devolved government in Wales.
This programme is designed to help you develop a comprehensive understanding of the institutions and practices of governance in post-devolution Wales. In addition to focusing on politics and governance in Wales, the course locates developments in Wales in a broader UK and European context, providing also an overview of relationships between the various levels of governance.
Our programme poses challenging questions and provides an informed insight into, and understanding of, Wales’ governance and constitution; one which is based on a distinctive history, policy-making processes since devolution and a constantly developing civil society capacity.
Admission requirements
Typically, you will need to have either:
- a 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject area such as international relations, politics, English, modern languages, history, religious studies, geography, economics, psychology, sociology, social policy and journalism or an equivalent international degree
- a university-recognised equivalent academic qualification.
English Language requirements:
IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with at least 6.5 in writing and 6.0 in all other subskills, or an accepted equivalent.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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Program content
The modules shown are an example of the typical curriculum and will be reviewed prior to the 2022/23 academic year. The final modules will be published by September 2022.
Welsh Government and Politics (Taught) (Full time)
Year one
Optional modules
- The Law of Devolution in Wales
- Constitutionalism and Governance
- Contemporary Welsh Politics
- Research Methods: Approaches to Knowledge
- Public Policy
- Devolution and Public Policy in Wales
- Governing and Policy-Making in Britain
- Contemporary British Politics: Key Trends
- Themes and Debates in Contemporary Comparative Politics
- Government from the Inside: from the Minister's Viewpoint
- There Is No Alternative? Britain Under Thatcher
- Politics in and about Northern Ireland since 1998
- Gwleidyddiaeth Gyfoes Cymru
- Co-operation and integration in Europe: Themes and debates
- Dissertation
- Dissertation
- Traethawd Hir (Welsh Medium Dissertation)
Welsh Government and Politics (Taught) (Part time)
Year one
Optional modules
- The Law of Devolution in Wales
- Constitutionalism and Governance
- Contemporary Welsh Politics
- Research Methods: Approaches to Knowledge
- Public Policy
- Devolution and Public Policy in Wales
- Governing and Policy-Making in Britain
- Contemporary British Politics: Key Trends
- Themes and Debates in Contemporary Comparative Politics
- Government from the Inside: from the Minister's Viewpoint
- There Is No Alternative? Britain Under Thatcher
- Politics in and about Northern Ireland since 1998
- Gwleidyddiaeth Gyfoes Cymru
- Co-operation and integration in Europe: Themes and debates
Year two
Optional modules
- Dissertation
- Dissertation
- Traethawd Hir (Welsh Medium Dissertation)
- The Law of Devolution in Wales
- Constitutionalism and Governance
- Contemporary Welsh Politics
- Research Methods: Approaches to Knowledge
- Public Policy
- Devolution and Public Policy in Wales
- Governing and Policy-Making in Britain
- Contemporary British Politics: Key Trends
- Themes and Debates in Contemporary Comparative Politics
- Government from the Inside: from the Minister's Viewpoint
- There Is No Alternative? Britain Under Thatcher
- Politics in and about Northern Ireland since 1998
- Gwleidyddiaeth Gyfoes Cymru
- Co-operation and integration in Europe: Themes and debates
Scholarships & funding
For more information about scholarships, please visit the university website.
Tuition
Full-Time tuition fees
- UK students:£9,200
- International students:£19,450
Part-Time tuition fees
- UK students:£4,600
- International students:£9,725
For more information about tuition fee, please visit the university website.
Qualification
What skills will I practise and develop?
Postgraduate students are expected to assume a greater responsibility for their education than undergraduates. Through your Master’s degree, you will acquire and develop a range of valuable skills, both discipline specific and more generic employability skills.
During the course you will be able to extend your communication and presentation skills, both oral and written and develop collaborative skills. You will enhance your analytical skills, be able to develop a reasoned argument and reflect on your own learning by making use of constructive feedback.
You will be encouraged to work independently and develop your research skills by seeking relevant materials from a variety of sources, evaluating this evidence to develop a reasoned argument. You will reflect upon empirical and theoretical issues and critically evaluate current research.
Career paths
The course offers ideal preparation for those seeking a career in and around the institutions of devolved governance in Wales.
Those completing the MSc Economics in Welsh Government and Politics can expect to find employment in both the public and private sectors.
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