Law with Politics and International Relations
Study the seven foundational subjects for professional legal training, while exploring areas such as globalisation, political order, and power relations.
in the East of England for undergraduates employed as managers, directors or senior officials.
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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.
This course is accredited by the Bar Standards Board, and covers the seven foundations of legal knowledge.
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Careers
As a graduate, you’ll be well-prepared for SQE preparation, or careers in areas such as politics, diplomacy, NGOs or journalism.
While studying, you can boost your employability by volunteering in our Law Clinic, working on Live Briefs, and completing the ARU CPD Programme.
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.
Teaching and modules
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 *.
- Constitutional and Administrative Law
- Introduction to Politics and International Relations
- Contract Law
- Criminal Law
- 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 *
- International Human Rights *
- Mobilities and Migration *
- Property Law
- EU Law
- Undergraduate Major Project
- Diversity, Equality and the Law
- Law and Local Government *
- Issues in Immigration Law *
- Global Feminisms *
- Organised Crime *
- Comparative and Global Criminal Justice *
- Global and Criminal Justice *
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.