Politics

About this programme

Benefit from our links with organisations like the UK Parliament, Senedd Cymru/Welsh Parliament, the European Union and NATO. Explore the nature of politics, policy and government in Wales, Britain, Europe and further afield. Module options include sessions led by clerks from the Houses of Parliament or involve guest lecturers from the worlds of elected politics, pressure group action, and the civil service. Gives you the chance to engage with, and potentially work alongside, local councils and community organisations. Participate in our innovative and high-quality Welsh-medium provision, available through a selection of modules. Politics plays a significant part in how we live and organise our lives. In an interconnected and globalised world, the impact of political decision-making and practice can be felt beyond borders. There couldn’t be a better time in which to develop your understanding of politics and the political arena. Our BA in Politics allows you to explore how political institutions and actors function (or fail to), and to evaluate ideas such as power, freedom, democracy, conflict, legitimacy and accountability. A key feature of our programme is the ability to explore a wide and varied range of topics, giving you both a robust foundational understanding and the opportunity to explore areas of interest to you and your future career. These include the nature of political thought, comparative governance, populism, elections and public opinion, the government and politics of the UK, US and the EU, the politics of justice, public policy, and modern Welsh polit