Law and Politics

The school of law and politics is committed to providing an outstanding teaching and learning experience that is underpinned by excellent research activity.

ELP programs are offered by universities or pathway institutions to assist students in achieving the language proficiency required for academic studies. You can get admitted to your course with a lower language requirement if you do an ELP program.

In 2016/17, 95% of the school’s graduates who were available for work reported they were in employment and/or further study within six months of graduating. degrees in politics provide you with a foundation for a wide range of careers such as in non-governmental organisations, global development, international business, diplomacy and intelligence in government, journalism, and policy research, as well as a basis for more specialist subjects taught at postgraduate level. students who have studied law and have chosen to work immediately following their degree have obtained roles as negotiators, paralegals, mortgage handlers and lawyers with law firms such as hugh james solicitors, admiral law, eversheds llp and nhs wales legal and risk services. however, a law degree doesn’t restrict graduates to careers within the legal profession. each year a number of law graduates enter professions as diverse as finance, sales and marketing, digital communications and recruitment. you will have access to a dedicated careers consultant at the school of law and politics. they arrange practical employability workshops throughout the year which cover topics including writing cvs and covering letters, preparing for employer selection days and interviews, job search strategies and sourcing work.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in Wales have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Cardiff University has partnerships with the following companies: