Law with Politics and International Relations (LLB) 36 months Undergraduate Programme By Cardiff University |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

24,700 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Law and Legal StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

LLB

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Our Law with Politics and International Relations (LLB) programme has been designed to develop your knowledge and understanding of how legal systems are located within a changing political and international relations context and how the law is shaped by this often-volatile environment. 


Law is a subject that can be applied to virtually every aspect of our lives from the receipt in your pocket to how you’re treated in the workplace, and so much in between. It’s also never been more topical. Whether that’s local, national, or international concerns. Think political protests and human rights. Or sustainable agriculture, trade and transport. Or regulating AI and social media. Think money laundering and the financing of terrorism. Or the ethics of end-of-life choices. And what about fractured families, access to housing, or dealing with debt. These issues are also political ones, and studying law with politics and international relations provides further insight into this aspect, through examination of the politics and government of individual states, interrogation of important political ideas such as freedom, democracy and justice, and through close investigation of the relations between states and non-state actors on the world stage.Our programme will teach you to find, interpret and apply the law of England and Wales, while at the same time exploring the broader concepts that underpin our legal system. You’ll explore how parliaments, governments and international organisations function, and evaluate ideas such as justice, power, freedom, democracy, human rights, conflict, legitimacy or accountability. Modules are varied, giving you insights into law and politics in Wales, the UK, Europe, and across the globe.


In addition to the academic skills and knowledge you’ll acquire, you can benefit from our range of opportunities for professional development and putting your skills into practice. Our pro bono schemes work in partnership with lawyers, charities, and voluntary organisations, helping members of the community with legal matters, completely free of charge. Through these schemes, and working on real cases, you’ll develop skills in client care, legal research, writing and public speaking, and communication in all forms.


Studying Law with Politics and International Relations also allows you the distinctive opportunity to benefit from the department’s extensive links to the Senedd Cymru/Welsh Parliament.


We also offer other placement and work experience opportunities, like paralegal placements with a range of solicitors.


With a view on your progression in law, our programme offers the core subjects required by the Bar Standards Board for future barristers and which are also foundational for practice as a solicitor.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

LLB

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Our Law with Politics and International Relations (LLB) programme has been designed to develop your knowledge and understanding of how legal systems are located within a changing political and international relations context and how the law is shaped by this often-volatile environment. 


Law is a subject that can be applied to virtually every aspect of our lives from the receipt in your pocket to how you’re treated in the workplace, and so much in between. It’s also never been more topical. Whether that’s local, national, or international concerns. Think political protests and human rights. Or sustainable agriculture, trade and transport. Or regulating AI and social media. Think money laundering and the financing of terrorism. Or the ethics of end-of-life choices. And what about fractured families, access to housing, or dealing with debt. These issues are also political ones, and studying law with politics and international relations provides further insight into this aspect, through examination of the politics and government of individual states, interrogation of important political ideas such as freedom, democracy and justice, and through close investigation of the relations between states and non-state actors on the world stage.Our programme will teach you to find, interpret and apply the law of England and Wales, while at the same time exploring the broader concepts that underpin our legal system. You’ll explore how parliaments, governments and international organisations function, and evaluate ideas such as justice, power, freedom, democracy, human rights, conflict, legitimacy or accountability. Modules are varied, giving you insights into law and politics in Wales, the UK, Europe, and across the globe.


In addition to the academic skills and knowledge you’ll acquire, you can benefit from our range of opportunities for professional development and putting your skills into practice. Our pro bono schemes work in partnership with lawyers, charities, and voluntary organisations, helping members of the community with legal matters, completely free of charge. Through these schemes, and working on real cases, you’ll develop skills in client care, legal research, writing and public speaking, and communication in all forms.


Studying Law with Politics and International Relations also allows you the distinctive opportunity to benefit from the department’s extensive links to the Senedd Cymru/Welsh Parliament.


We also offer other placement and work experience opportunities, like paralegal placements with a range of solicitors.


With a view on your progression in law, our programme offers the core subjects required by the Bar Standards Board for future barristers and which are also foundational for practice as a solicitor.

Admission Requirements

32+
176+
90+
69+
6.5+
27+
1350+
85+
GCSE and other essential requirements

You must have or be working towards:
- English language or Welsh language at GCSE grade B/6 or an equivalent (such as A-levels). If you require a Student visa, you must ensure your language qualification complies with UKVI requirements.  
If you’d like to progress to either the Legal Practice Course or the Bar Training Course after you graduate, we urge you to first read the fitness to practise requirements of the relevant professional body to make sure you’d be eligible to register with them: 
- Bar Standards Board handbook
- Solicitors Regulation Authority period of recognised training

We do not accept Critical Thinking, General Studies, Citizenship Studies, or other similar equivalent subjects.
We will accept a combination of BTEC subjects, A-levels, and other qualifications, subject to the course specific grade and subject requirements.

3 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,790 GBP
International
24,700 GBP

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