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Law with Politics
LLB (Hons)
Why study this course?
On this interdisciplinary law degree you'll get to understand how legal topics fit
within politics, developing your knowledge of how law works within the context
of the world around us.
On Law with Politics you will learn about the theory and practice of
law and develop an understanding of its social, political, historical and
comparative contexts. You'll have several opportunities to develop your
practical skills including client interviewing, mooting (practising oral
arguments) and may volunteer as a Community Legal Companion with
our innovative CLOCK programme.
You will explore the importance of politics in society, considering the
development of political policy and the principles of freedom and
equality.
What will this mean for my future?
This degree will provide excellent preparation for a wide range of
careers. You’ll study both law and politics as distinct subjects, but
you’ll consider where they intersect as disciplines. This programme is
accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards
Board and is a qualifying law degree, offering the current professional
exemptions you need to train to practise as a solicitor or barrister.
It also opens up a range of other careers, some requiring further study
or training, including: the police, probation, prison or courts services,
human rights, transnational law, central or local government, and as an
assistant or researcher for an MP.
Accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board *
Please refer to page 214 for information on the route to qualification as a solicitor.
INDICATIVE MODULES
First Year
• Legal Skills
• Why Politics Matters
• Public Law
• Torts Law
• Modern Democracies
Second Year
• Land Law
• Contract
• Criminal Law
Plus optional modules in:
• Politics of the European Union
• Why Policy Changes
Third Year
• European Law
• Equity and Trusts
Plus optional modules in:
• Gender Sexuality and Law
• Company Law
• Modern Russia
• The Extreme Right in Western Europe
• Urban Politics
• The Left in Modern Politics
• Russia and Europe: Hopes for
Partnership, Legacy of Confrontation
• Environmentalism, Environmental
Movements and Protest
KEY INFORMATION
UCAS Code - M1L2
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative entry
requirements
Single Honours
A level: BBC
BTEC: DMM
Course duration
3 years or 4 years
with an international
year
International Year
Yes
Learn a Language
Yes
For information on courses that combine subjects please visit keele.ac.uk/ugcourses