Course summary

This LLB (Hons) Law with Politics degree gives you the opportunity to understand the relationship between these two interconnected disciplines. Examine fundamental issues relating to power, justice, decision-making and social change, while gaining the comprehensive legal education and basic skills needed for practice. On this Law with Politics degree, you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the contemporary legal and political issues that shape our lives and society. Gain expertise in core legal subjects that satisfy the Bar Standards Board's requirements for barristers and provide essential knowledge for solicitors. You can choose to explore more vocational subjects tested in the Solicitors’ Qualifying Examinations (SQE) providing you with a gateway to professional training to become a solicitor.  At Bangor University, we bring the study of law to life. Take part in mock trials, internal moots and benefit from an annual University careers fair. We prioritise your employability by embedding essential, transferrable skills from day one, including research abilities, analytical thinking, active listening, confident communication, and the ability to form sound arguments. ‘Placement Year’ and 'International Experience Year’ options are available for this course. You will have the opportunity to fully consider these options when you have started your course at Bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto such a pathway at the appropriate time. You can find more information about these options on our website and if you have any questions, please get in touch. If you don’t have the required qualifications for this degree-level course or are looking to re-enter education after time away from study, then a Foundation Year Programme might be the right choice for you. Please see Law (with Foundation Year) M10F.