Law and Politics

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.