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MA Politics and Public Policy

Cardiff University

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts Degree

  • Location

    Cardiff University - Cathays Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course 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.

Application deadline

31/08/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 24,700per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

  • University League Table

    27th

  • Campus address

    Cardiff University - Cathays Park Campus, Park Place, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom

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Cardiff University has a welcoming and vibrant international community, with over 7,500 students coming from more than 130 countries.
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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Business & Management Stu

    19th out of 124 1

    31st out of 77 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    144 68%

    24th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    25th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.01 75%

    108th

    3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 197
    138 70%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    43rd

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.03 76%

    66th

    24

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