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LLB (Hons) Law and Politics
at Queen Mary University of London

London, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 23,650
Country Rank-
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 7 TOEFL: 100

Program Overview

Study law and politics on the doorstep of London’s legal and government hubs.

Queen Mary’s Law and Politics joint honours degree offers an exciting opportunity to study the closely related disciplines of law and politics side by side.

This three-year LLB incorporates all of the compulsory modules to meet Bar Council and Law Society requirements, making it a qualifying law degree. It’s designed for anyone pursuing a career that requires a solid understanding of both legal and governmental systems, and should especially appeal to students wanting to study public policy in its legal context.

You’ll study at the prestigious School of Law and the School of Politics and International Relations, learning the core principles of law while simultaneously gaining a solid understanding of political theories and the many systems and organisations that govern the world.

Course Content
Structure

YEAR 1

Compulsory
- Public Law
- Contract Law I: Formation and Vitiation
- Contract Law II: Terms, Breach and Remedies
- Law in Context – Semester A
- Thinking Politically: Introduction to Concepts, Theories and Ideologies
- Semester B: Background to British Politics OR Global Histories
Please note that all modules are subject to change.

YEAR 2

Compulsory
- Land Law
- Criminal Law
- Law of the European Union
Plus one full or two half modules from the list below.

Full modules
- Family Law
- Public International Law
- International Human Rights Law
- Law of Evidence
- Criminology
- Competition Law
- The Practice of Law in a Clinical Environment
- Law Review
- Health Law
- Principles of Revenue Law
- Medical Negligence Law
- Law Modernity and the Holocaust
- Public Legal Education and Community Street Law
Half modules
- United Kingdom Human Rights Law
- Advanced United Kingdom Human Rights Law
- Employment Law: Tribunal Practice and Procedure
- Commercial and Consumer Law
- Law, Knowledge, Power
- Equality and the Law
- Democracy and Justice
- Law, Justice and Ethics
- Labour Law: Contract Law, Dismissal Rights and Workplace Justice
- Comparative Constitutional Law
- Comparative Law
- Administrative Law
- Advanced Tort Law
- Class Actions and Collective Redress
- Global Criminology: Global Crime, Punishment and Justice
- Chinese Law and Institutions
- Global Law and Governance
- Cultural Diversity and the Law
- International Environmental Law
- Law and Religion
- Law in Asia
- The Art of Law
- Law Stories
- Animal Rights
- Climate Justice
- International Human Rights and Public Health
YEAR 3

Compulsory
- Tort Law
- Equity and Trusts
Plus full or half modules totalling three full modules from the list below. You can also choose to write a dissertation on a legal topic of your choice as an alternative to a taught module.

Full modules
- Family Law
- Public International Law
- International Human Rights Law
- Law of Evidence
- Criminology
- Competition Law
- The Practice of Law in a Clinical Environment
- Law Review
- Health Law
- Principles of Revenue Law
- Medical Negligence Law
- Law Modernity and the Holocaust
- Public Legal Education and Community Street Law
- Media Law
- Dissertation
- Company Law
- Law and Pharmacology
- Jurisprudence and Legal Theory
Half modules
- United Kingdom Human Rights Law
- Advanced United Kingdom Human Rights Law
- Employment Law: Tribunal Practice and Procedure
- Commercial and Consumer Law
- Law, Knowledge, Power
- Equality and the Law
- Democracy and Justice
- Law, Justice and Ethics
- Labour Law: Contract Law, Dismissal Rights and Workplace Justice
- Comparative Constitutional Law
- Comparative Law
- Administrative Law
- Advanced Tort Law
- Class Actions and Collective Redress
- Global Criminology: Global Crime, Punishment and Justice
- Chinese Law and Institutions
- Global Law and Governance
- Cultural Diversity and the Law
- International Environmental Law
- Law and Religion
- Law in Asia
- The Art of Law
- Law Stories
- Animal Rights
- Climate Justice
- International Human Rights and Public Health
- Criminal Sentencing
- Corporate Insolvency Law
- Intellectual Property - Copyright and Related Rights
- Intellectual Property - Industrial Property
Entry Requirement
Non-UK students
We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications.

Student Visa Regulations

If you will require a Student visa to study in the UK, you must meet the minimum English Language requirements to meet the UKVI regulations. The minimum IELTS requirement is 5.5 in all four skills (Writing, Reading, Speaking and Listening). However, many of our courses require higher grades.

Pre-sessional English Language Courses

If you fall slightly below our standard English language requirements, you may consider one of our Pre-sessional English courses. Please note that you will require a UK government approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) for entry to our Thirteen week pre-sessional courses. Currently, only IELTS for UKVI, PTE Academic (UKVI), LanguageCert International ESOL SELT and Trinity College London, Integrated Skills in English (ISE) are accepted. The Pre-sessional English course requirements are published according to the academic department within which your chosen course of study is administere
Fees & Scholarships
Home fees £9,250

Overseas fees £23,650

Loans and grants
UK students accepted onto this course are eligible to apply for tuition fee and maintenance loans from Student Finance England or other government bodies.

Scholarships and bursaries
Queen Mary offers a generous package of scholarships and bursaries, which currently benefits around 50 per cent of our undergraduates.

Scholarships are available for home, EU and international students. Specific funding is also available for students from the local area. International students may be eligible for a fee reduction. We offer means-tested funding, as well as subject-specific funding for many degrees.
Career Prospect
Our Law and Politics graduates are highly employable. Many apply their legal knowledge directly, gaining roles such as barrister, solicitor, paralegal and legal adviser. Others apply their political knowledge in domestic and international careers in government, policy research, education, media, business and more.

Recent graduates from the School of Law have been hired by:
- Arcadis LLP
- Chambers and Partners
- Deloitte
- Dentons
- House of Commons
- Macfarlanes LLP.

Cost Of Studying At Queen Mary University of London

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned

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LLB (Hons) Law and Politics at Queen Mary University of London