BA (Hons) Journalism, Communications and Politics in Cardiff United Kingdom | Cardiff University

You'll examine and evaluate how social media expansion, the communications sector, and round-the-clock news coverage have transformed political processes and policymaking. In today's landscape, political institutions increasingly operate through media channels, with leaders crafting concise, media-friendly messages. Election campaigns now extend beyond traditional cycles, while PR specialists and political advisors play growing roles in governance. These connections influence policy decisions both domestically and globally. Digital platforms and social networks have reshaped citizen-government interactions, creating new spaces for public debate and enabling activists and social movements to organize across borders. This innovative program critically explores these developments and related phenomena. Career opportunities School of Journalism, Media and Culture Our graduates enjoy strong employment outcomes, applying their expertise across communications and PR fields. They excel at producing targeted, audience-specific content rapidly and possess strong persuasive writing and speaking skills that prove valuable in business environments. Many alumni leverage their political and current affairs knowledge to enter journalism. While our undergraduate programs don't offer professional journalism certification, numerous students continue to our Master's programs in specialized journalism fields to acquire practical training.