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Law with Politics

  • Bachelor of Law (with Honours)
  • 3 to 4 years
  • Full-Time
  • 27 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

The hand of the law. The power of politics. Creating societal change often requires law and politics to work together. In this degree, you’ll study public policy in its political context alongside the legal topics needed to succeed in the career of your choice. In this way you will gain the skills to work in firms with governmental interests, as a barrister acting for or against government or at the heart of government, driving policy change with the authority of law and political theory behind you.

The Law with Politics LLB is delivered cooperatively by Leicester Law School and Politics and International Relations at Leicester. You will receive expert teaching in both disciplines and gain knowledge of both legal and governmental systems.

This is a joint honours course, in which Law modules make up 75% of the content, with Politics modules accounting for the other 25%. You will develop an understanding of theory, ethics and law to underpin a sophisticated understanding of the role that politics plays in upholding justice, and when it does not.

You can broaden your perspective with a year studying overseas, or make a difference by giving free legal advice to real clients through our Pro-Bono group. We will also encourage you to build practical skills through our award-winning extracurricular activities.

By studying politics and law, you will be able to place the implementation of public policy in its legal context. You will develop an understanding of the power of individuals and theories of the state as well as the laws that have been created through the political process.

You will see how political structures influence the laws that you apply to real problems and the theory underpinning social responsibilities and relationships protected by law. As such, this degree will be of particular interest to those wishing to gain knowledge of the relationship between politics, law and society. In your final year you have access to a wide range of modules on legal, political, socio-legal and ethical topics.

This law degree equips you with the academic skills required for a career as a solicitor or barrister and makes you a highly desirable graduate in a range of other professions. At Leicester we offer a cosmopolitan, friendly and supportive community in which to study this fascinating subject supported by experts and professionals in these closely related disciplines.

Facilities

As a law student, you’ll have access to a wide range of facilities right at the heart of campus, based in the Fielding Johnson building. Our moot court lets you practise running a trial and arguing your case, and you’ll always find a quiet place to study in our dedicated law library.

Our Legal Advice Clinic offers free legal advice to the general public on all kinds of issues such as problems at work, consumer rights and divorce and family breakdowns. You’ll help solve real-life problems, supervised by a qualified solicitor.

Modules

Course Modules

For more information on this course and a full list of modules, visit the course information page on our website

Assessment method

For more information on the methods of assessment on this course, visit the course information page on our website

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Bachelor of Law (with Honours) • Full-Time • Time abroad (optional) • 3 to 4 Years

Start dates

  • 27 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
M2L2
Institution code:
L34
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
M2L2
Institution code:
L34
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
AAB

T Level

Distinction and A in the core component. Must have a strong GCSE background. Please contact our Admissions Team for full details of T Levels accepted by emailing study@le.ac.uk

Scottish Higher
AABBB

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 30 Merit: 15

Pass relevant diploma with 45 credits at Level 3.

Scottish Advanced Higher
AAB

Extended Project

Considered alongside other qualifications

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 33

Plus grade 4 in Standard Level English A or 5 in English B required if not held at GCSE.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

Considered alongside other qualifications.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D*D

Must have a strong GCSE background.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1H1H2H2H2

Qualification accepted. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
D*D*D

Must have a strong GCSE background.

GCSE English Language required at grade C/4 or above.

When considering your application, we will look for evidence that you will be able to fulfil the objectives of the programme of study and achieve the standards required. We will take into account a range of factors including previous examination results. https://le.ac.uk/courses/law-with-politics-llb/2027

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

The University of Leicester is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all applicants from all backgrounds. We make contextual offers to support students who may be impacted by the area they live in, their personal circumstances or who have completed one of our progression programmes. These offers are usually one or two grades lower than the standard entry requirements. To qualify for a contextual offer, you must apply for an eligible course and meet specific criteria.

Learn more on the University of Leicester website

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

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

This information will be updated as soon as the tuition fees for the academic year 2027/8 have been confirmed.

For further information about fees and funding please see the following page of the University website: https://le.ac.uk/student-life/undergraduates/fees-funding

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