MA Politics and Public Policy

The Politics and Public Policy MA course offered by Cardiff University enables students to develop their knowledge of public policy, including its creation, implementation, and various impacts. This course is ideal for those looking to pursue or further a career within policymaking, either at local, national, or international levels. Course Content: The course focuses on broadening understanding of policy topics that include migration, the state, international political economy, gender, the environment, as well as peaceful and violent conflict. The training also covers the theoretical and methodological aspects essential for the implementation and analysis of public policies. Key Modules: The core modules include State, Society and Power, Politics and Policies: Understanding Markets, and Governance and Society. In addition to this, students will also undertake a dissertation on a relevant topic.Future Careers: The course develops a broad range of skills for careers in policy-making and administration across the public and private sectors. Former students have gone on to work in government departments, think tanks, NGOs, and various international organizations. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.