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PostgraduateMScEcon

Politics and Public Policy

Cardiff University
Cardiff, Wales
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1 yearDuration
£24,700Per Year (Intl)
£11,200Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MScEcon Politics and Public Policy at Cardiff University. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. 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 meth... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Theories of Governance and the State
Policy Analysis and Evaluation Methods
Research Methods in Politics and Policy
Comparative Public Policy
Devolution and Multi-Level Governance
Political Economy of Contemporary Issues
Advanced Qualitative Research Design
Dissertation in Politics and Public Policy
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementIn order to be considered for an offer for this programme you will need to meet all of the entry requirements. Your application will not be progressed if the information and evidence listed is not provided. With your online application you will need to provide: A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved a 2:2 honours degree in economics, English, geography, history, international relations, journalism, law, modern languages, philosophy, politics, psychology, r

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.5666.56
PTE Academic69

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,700

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£24,700

Home Student Fee

£11,200

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
15%Studying
15%Work & Study
60%Professional Jobs
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About Cardiff University

Cardiff University offers Politics and Public Policy as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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