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Law and Politics

  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Why this course?

• Ranked in the top 15% in the world (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024)
• #8 in England for undergraduate student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2024)
• Top 3 modern university in London (Complete University Guide 2025)

About the course

LLB (Hons) Law with Politics combines the study of core legal principles with an in depth understanding of political systems, institutions and ideas. You’ll explore how law and politics interact at national and international levels, examining how legal frameworks are shaped by political processes and power.

This course is designed for students who want a qualifying law degree with a strong political dimension, whether you are aiming for a legal career, work in policy or public affairs, or further academic study.

What you’ll study

You’ll build a solid foundation in law and politics, while gaining professional skills valued across legal, public and third sector organisations, including legal research, policy analysis, critical reasoning, argument construction and professional communication.

Modules offered can vary each year but may include:

• Contract Law

• Public Law

• Criminal Law

• Political Ideologies

• Law and Politics

How you’ll learn

• Teaching through lectures, seminars and workshops focused on legal analysis, political theory and real world case studies

• Assessment through essays, exams, problem based tasks, presentations and research projects

• Academic support through personal tutors, skills development sessions and small group teaching

You’ll also have access to digital learning resources that support independent study and assessment preparation.

Future opportunities

This course prepares you for careers that require strong legal knowledge alongside political awareness, as well as roles that value analytical thinking, research and communication skills. You’ll gain insight into how law and politics operate within institutions and society.

Example career areas include:

• Legal practice and paralegal roles

• Public policy and political research

• Government and public administration

• Advocacy, campaigning and public affairs

• International organisations and NGOs

The transferable skills developed on this course also support progression into postgraduate study or professional legal training.

Facilities

You’ll study in learning environments designed to support legal and political analysis, debate and applied learning.

• Modern teaching rooms for lectures, seminars and group discussion

• Access to legal databases, political research resources and academic journals

• Dedicated study spaces for independent research and collaborative work

These facilities support your academic development and help you apply law and politics knowledge with confidence.

Ways to study this course

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Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
M1L1
Institution code:
R48
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of Roehampton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
M1L1
Institution code:
R48
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
112 points

GCSE in English and Maths to Grade C, or an equivalent qualification.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with a minimum of 5.5 in each band
TOEFL (iBT)80with the following minimum scores: Reading: 18 Writing: 17 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20
PTE Academic59with no less than 59 in any band
Cambridge English AdvancedCgrade C in tests prior to 2015 with no less than 'weak' in any band
We may accept other high school English qualifications if you are applying for an undergraduate degree. Please contact us at admissions@roehampton.ac.uk to clarify.

English Language requirementshttps://www.roehampton.ac.uk/international/entry-requirements/

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you: https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/student-support/non-academic-and-academic-support/financial-support-and-guidance

If you are on a multi-year course, e.g. an undergraduate degree, then you should budget for a likely increase of between three and five percent for each year of study with us on the same degree.

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