Law with Politics

Overview

The LLB (Hons) Law with Politics at the University of Worcester provides you with legal knowledge in fundamental subject areas and enables you to develop both practical legal skills and transferable professional skills. Law degrees are highly valued by a wide range of prospective employers. If you decide to pursue a career as a solicitor, the LLB will provide you with a solid grounding for your future preparation for Stage 1 of the Solicitors Qualification Examination (which is required by the Solicitors Regulation Authority). Should you choose to become a barrister, the LLB will also provide a solid foundation for your potential future studies on the Bar Professional Training Course (as required by the Bar Standards Board).

Law with Politics at Worcester combines a strong foundation in core principles of law with a valuable insight into related areas of politics. Indeed, the Law with Politics course aims to enhance your knowledge of contemporary politics by contextualising your law studies within a wider focus on Westminster, European, and global political philosophies, systems, and challenges.

Key features

• Mandatory modules at each level of your study to help you develop subject knowledge in Westminster, European and global politics

• Regular trips including an annual trip to Parliament in Westminster, as well as regular socials, local lectures and events, and extracurricular activities

• Enables lawyers to explore related areas of contemporary politics

• Blended theoretical & practical approach brings law and politics to life

• Professional volunteering opportunities develop your knowledge of how law and politics operate in the real world and the local community

• Supportive, encouraging environment

Why the University of Worcester?

The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.

At Worcester, small class sizes, supportive tutors, and professionally focused courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.

• University of the Year finalist in the Times Higher Education Awards 2025.

• First in the UK for sustained employment, further study or both, from any multidisciplinary university – Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2017 to 2025.

• First in the UK for quality education – Joint 1st in the Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings 2025.

Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays