Politics and international relations

This course brought together a balance of law and politics modules that gave a detailed overview of how devolution operates in Wales and the rest of UK, as well as how multi-level governance functions throughout the world. The course would be ideal for anyone looking to begin or develop a career working in devolved governance in Wales, or with an interest in Welsh politics.

We, as a department, are all interested in how we can make relations between the individual and an increasingly globalised society more fair, whether that’s by framing climate change as an ethical and political issue, by examining how international law or other governance structures can help societies move on from conflict, or by asking our students to think seriously about how global issues like war or the financial crisis disproportionately affect some people’s lives more than others. Wales has a proud tradition in being at the forefront of initiatives that seek to create a fairer, more peaceful world so I think it’s fitting that Cardiff’s International Relations team share such aspirations.