Law with International Relations with Foundation Year

Why choose this course
If you want to understand today's headlines, this is the degree course for you! You'll learn how UK law works and how international events and shifting geopolitics influence legal systems everywhere.

• You'll learn from people who shape the world – we have connections with key players, like Westminster, the EU and NATO, so you can see how decisions get made at the highest levels.

• Surrey Law School has a close-knit sense of community that schools on larger campuses struggle to match. Together with our active and enthusiastic student cohort, we have created one of the most vibrant and stimulating law schools in the country.

• Through partnerships with prestigious organisations, we work to remove barriers and create opportunities – ensuring that everyone, regardless of background, has the chance to thrive in the legal profession.

• You’ll have the option to take one of our award-winning Professional Training placements. that will prepare you for work in industry.

• We offer our own Professional Legal Practice (SQE Pathway) LLM  so you can stay at Surrey for your masters and benefit from the familiar teaching environment.

We’re preparing you for the future by integrating AI into every course, building digital skills, confidence and creativity that employers value in tomorrow’s workplace.

What you will study
Our LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations course will challenge you not only to understand the law, but also to apply it and consider its impact on society on a global scale.

You will gain an extensive knowledge of the foundations and content of the law of England and Wales and learn about the latest developments in both law and global politics.

You will be taught by experts from Surrey Law School and Politics and International Relations. Core principles of international relations are integrated into your studies from the beginning, with opportunities to choose from a range of optional modules on contemporary global issues and public affairs in your second and final years.

All second-year law students are enrolled on a Professional Training Preparation module which enables you to develop key employability skills, complete a law-specific version of the University's Employability Award and hear from a wide variety of voices from practice (both legal and non-legal).

We offer further opportunities to develop your professional skills are provided through a series of extracurricular activities focusing on client interviewing, negotiation and mooting.

Foundation courses
A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. Foundation courses are a great option if:

• You don’t have the grades for a full degree course.

• You have non-traditional qualifications or experience.

• You’re starting university after some time away from education.

• You’re looking for more support during the transition into university study.

Life as a foundation year student
During a foundation year, you’ll learn about your chosen subject, develop your study skills and get used to university life. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree course.

As a foundation year student, you’ll be a full student of the University and part of our community. You’ll have access to all our campus facilities and support.

Course Modules

To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure, assessment methods, contact hours and Graduate prospects.