LLM Governance & Devolution

The Governance and Devolution LLM at Cardiff University is a unique and comprehensive programme that delves into the intricacies of governance, devolution, and the constitutional intricacies of power sharing. The course aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge to explore, analyse and critique contemporary governance arrangements.Course Content: The course presents an in-depth conceptual and practical understanding of how power is shared and transferred between different governing institutions. It explores issues of identity, power and social justice. The programme approaches the topic from a legal, rather than political science, perspective.Key Modules: Key modules include 'UK Constitutional Law in Comparative Perspective’, ‘Governance, Devolution and the Constitution’ and ‘Governance and Globalisation’. Each module allows students to develop their understanding of the legal principles, but also to critically contextualise them in a social and political framework. Future Careers: This course serves as a sound foundation for careers in law, policy-making, government and non-governmental organisations, education and academia. It provides valuable knowledge for those wishing to practice law or carry out high level advisory functions in these fields.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.