Law with Politics

Law with Politics at Keele delves deep into legal essentials and enables you to make sense of society in an ever-changing political world. You will build a foundation of legal education and explore the concepts of power, democracy and governance. With advanced skills in communication, analytical thinking and problem-solving, as well as an array of research and practical skills and exciting hands-on opportunities, you will be ready to embark on a career across various sectors including law, government and public relations.

Why choose this course?

• Delve into legal principles and the theory and practice of global politics and government

• Study the Foundations of Legal Knowledge: Contract Law, Tort Law, Public Law, Criminal Law, European Law, Land Law, and Equity & Trusts

• Prepare for a career in public law, government administration or politics

• Global Top 250 for Law (Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings, 2023)

• Global Top 100 for International Outlook, Law (Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings, 2023)

Whether you're interested in public law or have a desire to work in the administration of government, our Law with Politics programme is designed to equip you with a grounding in legal principles and an in-depth understanding of the theory and practice of politics and government in the United Kingdom and beyond.

You will build an understanding of the nature of politics, its relevance in contemporary society, challenges to democracy and issues such as polarisation, corruption and anti-politics, from a global perspective. We will help you to prepare for a career in law and related sectors - the transferable skills you will gain on this programme apply to a variety of industries.

You will cover the seven essential areas of legal knowledge: Contract Law, Tort Law, Public Law, Criminal Law, European Law, Land Law, and Equity & Trusts. As you progress through your degree, you can tailor your studies to match your interests, whether you would like to explore 'Global Democracy Under Threat', 'The Dark Side of Politics' or 'Building a Better Future' as a global and active citizen.

Our civic Law School offers various practical learning opportunities that put future employability at the heart of your degree programme. These opportunities enable you to work with real clients, practice your legal skills whilst supported by qualified solicitors, and offer free legal advice to help individuals carefully navigate the justice system. Our CLOCK (Community Legal Outreach Collaboration Keele) scheme and Legal Advice Clinics offer valuable training, building your confidence, critical thinking skills and ability to communicate with various audiences.

About Keele

Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.

Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.