Law with Politics and International Relations — LLB (Hons)
LLB (Hons)
Law with Politics and International Relations — LLB (Hons)
Study the seven foundational subjects for professional legal training, while exploring areas such as globalisation, political order, and power relations.
This LLB (Hons) is a qualifying law degree, which also gives you insights into politics and political strategy.
Explore topics including human rights, migration, global feminism, and criminal justice. You'll work on Live Briefs, which involve courtroom experience, and advise real clients in our award-winning Law Clinic.
You can tailor the course to your own interests through a range of optional modules.
This flexible course will suit you if you want to qualify as a solicitor or barrister, or work in areas such as diplomacy, NGOs, politics or journalism.
Accredited course
This degree provides the seven core foundations of legal knowledge and meets the requirements of the Bar Standards Board for a career as a solicitor or barrister in the UK.
Graduation doesn't have to be the end of your time with us. You might decide to stay at ARU and study for a Masters, such as our SQE Professional Legal Practice. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.
We want you to be a step ahead when you graduate, so we offer:
We’re here to help you develop your CV and find that all-important role after graduation. Our Employability Service offers tailored career appointments, advice on writing your CV, help to complete job applications, and much more. You’ll have 24/7 access to an online Careers Centre too, which is packed with useful resources.
The support continues after you graduate, with lifelong access to our Alumni Career Centre.
Broaden your expertise in law and politics, and explore emerging topics and trends.
You can tailor this course to your interests through optional modules and a research project. Explore areas from international relations and immigration, to human rights and criminal justice.
As well as developing your legal knowledge, you'll build transferable skills that employers look for. These include critical thinking, personal development and communication skills.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
Year 1
Constitutional and Administrative Law
Introduction to Politics and International Relations
Contract Law
Criminal Law
Year 2
Tort Law
Ruskin Module (15 credits)
The United States in the 20th Century
Equity, Trusts and Succession
Give Peace a Chance: Fundamental Issues and Perspectives on Contemporary International Relations *
You’ll take part in a range of assessments where you apply legal and political knowledge to real-world issues and scenarios.
Assessments are structured to develop your critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills – while preparing you for the demands of professional environments.
Our assessment strategy builds your confidence and capabilities year by year. It includes:
written academic assessments to evaluate critical thinking, legal reasoning and research skills
professional writing to simulate real-world legal and business communication
oral and communication-based assessments to develop advocacy, public speaking, collaboration, and communication skills
exam-based assessments to asses core knowledge
independent research work.
Facilities
Gain practical experience in mock court rooms and Law Clinics, where you can volunteer under the supervision of qualified solicitors.
You can also benefit from:
a professional mentoring scheme
an undergraduate researcher scheme
ARU’s student Law Society, which takes part in national competitions.
96 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other
qualifications within the UCAS Tariff.
3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths.
Important additional notes
Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.
Other equivalent qualifications may be accepted for entry to this course; please email [email protected] for further information. Applicants to undergraduate courses can also check our information about undergraduate entry qualifications.
You'll need a computer and reliable internet access to successfully engage with your course.
International students
We welcome applications from international and EU students, and accept a range of international qualifications.
Our Money Advice Service is on hand if you’d like to chat about living costs, budgets and managing your money. You can also find out more about student finance at one of our Open Days.
We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries, which provide extra financial support while you’re at university.
If you're eligible for a scholarship, you'll generally receive it automatically – there's no need to apply.
Our campus employment bureau, ARU Temps, can help you find part-time work that fits around your studies. It's a great chance to enhance your CV and boost your income while you study.
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