Develop the knowledge and specialist skills for a career in political policy. Study contemporary, historical and global issues in politics, enabling you to appreciate the wider political context in which law is created and operates.
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. Foundation year: 48-72 UCAS tariff points.
International entry requirements:
If English is not your first language you´ll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component or equivalent.
Understand the contrast between political and legal processes. Explore topics such as the history of political thought, human rights law, civil society and social movements
Choose from a range of optional units in your final year and tailor your degree
Gain practical experience by taking part in Moot Courts and Moot Show Trials and attend guest lectures
Put your knowledge into practice during a 30-week work placement, invaluable for your future law career
Benefit from our excellent links with a range of local and national legal firms.
You´ll be career ready with 100% of our law graduates in employment or completing further study after 15 months
Foundation year
Core units
Academic & Professional Practice
Collaborative Communication Project
Understanding Contemporary Britain
Law & Government
Year 1
Core units
Legal Skills and Systems
Law of Obligations 1
Constitutional and EU Law
Criminal Law
Property Law
Global Governance and International Relations
Year 2
Core units
Law of Trusts and Estates
Law of Obligations 2
The History of Political Thought (Law)
Practical Commercial Law
Human Rights Law (Politics)
Civil Society and Social Movements
Placement year
You can complete an optional (minimum) 30-week work placement in the UK or overseas which gives you the opportunity to experience legal practice and make contacts for the future. If your placement meets the necessary criteria it can count towards 20 weeks of your training contract after graduation.
You may take a study abroad placement for up to the equivalent of one semester (6 months) which will count towards the 30 weeks required for the placement and then complete the remainder of the 30 weeks placement working in industry.
Final year
Core units
Legal Research Project
Option units (choose two):
Criminal Justice
Jurisprudence
Environmental Law
Public International & International Criminal Law
Informational Interests & the Law
Media & Entertainment Law
And
Option units (choose two):
The Philosophy of Politics
International Relations, State Power & Public Diplomacy
Promotion, Power & Democracy
Persuasion & Influence
Employment Law
Solicitor
Barrister
Paralegal
Legal Executive
Legal Assistant.
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