If you're interested in becoming a barrister or solicitor, or pursuing a career in commerce or government, our Law LLB with Politics degree will give you the foundation you need to be successful. This programme is designed for those interested in solving, understanding and preventing crimes.
Studying law teaches you how to construct arguments, think critically, process large amounts of data and challenge policy, whilst studying Politics gives students an insight and context in how those laws were passed and why. These subjects are perfect companions.
Politics are a central element of human society where our most pressing issues and concerns are addressed. Through political processes, institutions and ideas, complex, diverse modern cultures identify, share and contest values and make decisions about rules to live by and about how goods will be distributed nationally and internationally. Political scientist Harold Lasswell aptly described politics as the process of answering the question: "Who gets What, When, How?" In 2010 14% of MPs were former lawyers.
All St. Mary’s LLB (Hons) degrees are Qualifying Law Degrees, and are recognised for professional purposes by the Law Society, the Bar Council of England and Wales, and the Law Society of Ireland for professional purposes.
The degree's focus on practical (as well as theoretical) teaching means you can develop the analytical and critical skills essential for formulating legal arguments. You'll also have the opportunity to study a range of specialist subjects that are relevant to your own aspirations.
With a wide range of option modules - including work-based learning placements - and a diverse variety of assessment methods, such as simulated negotiation exercises and delivering presentations, you will learn through experiencing the law, not just through exams.
Course Details - Modules
During the first year of the programme, you will be introduced to the nature of law and its interaction with society and to some of the 'Foundations of Legal Knowledge.' In the second year you will build on the knowledge and skills in the first year and continue to study the 'foundations of legal knowledge' develop the key skills of analysis and fact management. During the second year you will be able to choose from a range of specialist option modules, according to your own academic interests and potential career aspirations. In the final year you study subjects in greater depth and will study the final 'Foundations of Legal Knowledge', Equity and Trusts.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January 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:
M108
Institution code:
S64
Campus Name:
Main Site
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
We will generally make you an offer if your predicted grades are at the top of this range and you meet any subject specific requirements (where applicable). If your predicted grades are towards the lower end of this range we can still consider your application but will also take into account subjects studied at Level 3, your GCSE (or equivalent) profile and/or relevant non-academic achievements, references and your motivation for study.
Pass Access to Higher Education Diploma with 60 credits including 45 credits at Level 3
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