Department of Politics and International Relations Undergraduate Degree Programmes Entry 2016 www.cardiff.ac.uk/politics Department of Politics and International Relations Friendly a tmosphere World-class research Culturally diverse Academic excellence “Cardiff University is one of Britain’s leading teaching and research universities.” Telegraph Guide to UK Universities 1 Ex cellent career pr ospects Outsta nding Teaching ional Internat on reputati Capital City Location Insider Information - Find out more… meet our students Want to know what life at Cardiff is really like? Our Insiders are real students studying a range of subjects. You can read their blogs, post comments and message them on Facebook and Twitter. To find out more go to: www.cardiff.ac.uk/insiders 2 Discover the Cardiff Experience A leading universit y . Q You’ll be part of a Russell Group university Q You’ll benefit from outstanding teaching in – one of the UK's world-class universities. a research-led environment – Cardiff is ranked in the UK’s top 5 universities for Q You can choose from more than 300 research quality. degree programmes. The Cardiff University degree is known and respected worldwide Q Staff include a Nobel Laureate and with a substantial number accredited by numerous Fellows of the Royal Society the professions and other external bodies. and other prestigious institutions. in an outstanding city . Q You’ll live in a friendly, compact and safe Q Your money will go further at Cardiff with city with all your study, living and leisure capital city attractions at provincial prices needs within walking distance. – including one of the lowest average costs of living for university cities. 1 with able and motivated students . Q You’ll be at a first choice university where Q You’ll be at an international university with demand for places is strong. students from more than 100 countries. Q You'll be studying in an environment with able and motivated students who have high grades at A-level or equivalent. who have excellent career prospects. Q You can be confident of your future Q You’ll be in demand – Cardiff is among the prospects – typically, 95% of our students top 25 universities targeted by employers were employed or had entered further seeking high calibre graduates. 3 study within six months of completing their studies. 2 Notes 1. Moneysupermarket.com Quality of Living Index 2014 2. HESA Destination of Leavers Survey 2013 3. High Fliers Research The Graduate Market 2015 Welcome 3 Welcome Contents The Department of Politics and Cardiff: A capital city 4 International Relations offers a range of Cardiff: A leading university 6 Living in Cardiff 8 flexible and diverse degree programmes Student Life 8 to suit the different expectations and Studying Politics and aspirations of today’s students. International Relations at Cardiff 10 Employability and Careers 14 Applications 16 This brochure will provide you with more details of our programmes. We hope that they will give you more than just a flavour Studying Politics at Cardiff University: Skills for Life of what we have to offer you. However, we are always ready to answer any questions you may have, by telephone or email, or Over 2000 years ago, Aristotle described Our staff have a wide range of research when you come to Cardiff to visit. You will politics as the ‘Master Science’, because it interests all of which feature in the subjects we find appropriate contacts at the end of examined how all things should be used or teach and the department has achieved this brochure. regulated for the social good. Studying for a considerable success in national and global degree in politics at Cardiff, will encourage you rankings. The department has been climbing to explore the political implications of the University league tables, and has been parliaments at the national and regional levels, ranked in the top 20 in the major University Important information. of international organisations, of economic and Guides (14th in the Complete University Guide; Please read carefully. legal orders, of security and insecurity and of 20th in the Guardian and 13th in the Times The University offers the information morality and culture. Studying politics in our Higher). In the Council of Higher Education contained in this brochure as a guide complex, globalised world is a rewarding postgraduate rankings it was deemed only. It does not constitute a contract challenge, with opportunities to explore a wide ‘Excellent’. Hosting the international Political and is not binding on prospective variety of subjects and sub-disciplines. Building Studies Association conference in March 2013 students, current students or the on its traditional strength in European politics, was a marker of our global standing in the University. While the University makes every effort to check the accuracy of the the Department of Politics and International field. Having our staff working on the cutting factual content at the time of Relations at Cardiff University, is also home to edge of research allows us to introduce you to publication, some changes will inevitably substantial teaching and research strengths in the most important ideas and skills that occur in the interval between publication political theory, public policy, the politics of contribute to our understanding of the and the academic year to which the devolution, and international relations, centrality of politics to human flourishing. brochure relates (Entry 2015). For including international law, global ethics, I hope you find the University and the example, degree programmes may have security and piracy. changed in line with market and student department an exciting place to visit and that demand, and research development. It is possible to study politics as a Single you get a sense of the energy and ambition Applicants should not, therefore, rely Honours degree, as part of an integrated that makes Cardiff a great place to study solely on this brochure and should visit honours programme with Law or International Politics and International Relations. I look the website for up-to-date information Relations or as a Joint Honours programme forward to welcoming you to the Department in concerning course content, with a variety of humanities and social the future. accreditation, and entry requirements sciences subjects. However you choose to for the relevant academic year when structure your time, studying with us we are considering applying to the University. certain you will face intellectual challenges that inspire you. POLITICSUG154000 4 Cardiff: A capital city Cardiff: A capital city “Cardiff is a popular student city, relatively inexpensive and with a good range of nightlife and cultural venues.” Times Good University Guide 2014 The University is alongside attractive parkland and is adjacent to Cardiff Castle and the city centre Cardiff: A capital city 5 More online at: www.visitcardiff.com www.cardiff.ac.uk www.cardiff.gov.uk Cardiff is a thriving and attractive city which is widely recognised as an outstanding place in which to live and study. It combines all the advantages of a compact, friendly and inexpensive location with the cultural and recreational facilities of a modern capital city. Cardiff offers everything from the excitement Sant retail centre standing alongside of the city to the peace and tranquillity of the pedestrianised shopping streets, indoor and Don’t just take our nearby coast and countryside. With its outdoor markets, and a fascinating network distinctive character, good quality of life, and of glass-canopied Victorian and Edwardian word for it… growing national and international reputation, arcades. it hosts many high-profile cultural and “Modern Cardiff combines the Cardiff also has more urban green space than sporting events, including international rugby, best of the old and the new .. .it any other UK city, and offers easy access to soccer, cricket and motor sport. has a relatively small population the countryside, coast and mountains. When it comes to entertainment, Cardiff is and is fairly inexpensive to live Lively, elegant, confident, cosmopolitan and well-equipped to satisfy student needs. There in. Close to the campus, the city ambitious are all words readily used to is a multitude of cafes, pubs and nightclubs. centre has an array of shops describe modern-day Cardiff. Together, the The City is home to the world-renowned city and the University provide students with and entertainment options to Welsh National Opera, it boasts prestigious the ‘Cardiff Experience’, a lifestyle our cater to all tastes and budgets.” concert venues such as the Wales students remember long after graduation. Millennium Centre, St David’s Hall and the The Telegraph Guide to UK Motorpoint Arena, as well as the iconic Universities Millennium Stadium, the National Museum and Gallery of Wales, several theatres and the historic Cardiff Castle. Cardiff is the location for award-winning Come and see for television productions, including Dr Who, Sherlock, Torchwood and Casualty, and the yourself… Dr Who Experience in Cardiff Bay is a popular Cardiff benefits from excellent new attraction. road and rail links with Britain’s The city is one of the UK’s best shopping The Millennium Stadium nestles in the heart of other major towns and cities. destinations, a status enhanced by the the city, and is home to numerous sporting events and concerts throughout the year London, for example, is two opening of the £750 million St David’s Dewi hours by train, and the M4 links both the west