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Course summary

Develop the knowledge and specialist skills for a career in political policy. Study contemporary, historical and global issues in politics, enabling you to appreciate the wider political context in which law is created and operates. Why study LLB (Hons) Law with Politics at BU?

  • Understand the contrast between political and legal processes. Explore topics such as the history of political thought, human rights law, civil society and social movements
  • Choose from a range of optional units in your final year and tailor your degree
  • Gain practical experience by taking part in Moot Courts and Moot Show Trials and attend guest lectures
  • Put your knowledge into practice during a 30-week work placement, invaluable for your future law career
  • Benefit from our excellent links with a range of local and national legal firms
  • You'll be career ready with 91% of our law graduates in employment or completing further study after 15 months (source DiscoverUni 2022).
This course includes a foundation year option for UK students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the media & communication skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the Foundation Year, you will progress to the full degree.

Modules

During the Foundation Year, you will study Academic & Professional Practice | Collaborative Communication Project | Understanding Contemporary Britain | Law & Government. As part of the Degree, you will study Legal Skills & Systems; Law of Obligations; Constitutional & EU Law; Criminal Law; Human Rights Law; Property Law as well as choosing option units to tailor your degree.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Solicitors Regulation Authority
  • Bar Standards Board

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
M201
Institution code:
B50
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


Unistats information

Operated by the Office for Students
78%
Student satisfaction
73%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
91%
Go onto work and study

The student satisfaction data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic. The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1

Additional fee information

All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course. Fees during your placement year (if applicable): £1,850. Visit Bournemouth University's website for full details.
Law with Politics (with Foundation Year) at Bournemouth University - UCAS