LLB Law with Politics

at University of Leicester

Year 1

You will be introduced to the fundamentals of the legal system and develop your key legal skills. Your politics education will begin with the major political systems and ideologies.

 

Core module

• Constitutional and Administrative Law
• Contract Law
• Analysing Law
• Politics, Power and Ethics
• Law, Justice and Society
• Comparative European Politics

Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

 

Year 2

You continue to build on the core aspects of law while gaining more freedom in your political learning. A range of optional modules are available for you to choose from and pursue the areas of politics that interest you.

 

Core modules

• EU Law
• Criminal Law
• The Law of Tort (Advanced)

Option modules
Choose either Political Ideas or Political Parties in Contemporary Britain

 

Then choose either European Union Politics or Contemporary Political Philosophy: Theories of Justice

 

Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

 

Year abroad (optional)

We’ll make sure you have everything you need for your future career: not just by awarding you a high quality degree, but also by helping you to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to make your mark in the world as a Citizen of Change. One way you can do this is by opting to take a Year Abroad between Years 2 and 3 of your degree.

 

Studying abroad is not just for people who are interested in travelling and meeting new people. It is about acquiring life skills that are becoming increasingly significant for a wide range of jobs in our modern globalised society. Whether you go on to a career in the private, public or third sector - or plough your own furrow as an entrepreneur – you will find the experience invaluable.

 

For more information, including a list of destinations, please visit our Study Abroad website.

 

Final year

Your degree will conclude with more essential law topics. You will gain even greater flexibility. A wide range of law and politics modules will be available so you can adapt your degree to your particular interests and strengths.

Core modules

• Land Law (advanced)
• Equity and Trusts (Advanced)

Option modules
Choose one law option module from:

• Bioethics
• Commercial Law
• Company Law
• Criminology
• Law Dissertation
• Employment Law
• Family Law 
• Human Rights in the 21st Century
• Immigration Law
• Intellectual Property Law
• International Law
• Jurisprudence
• Law and Political Theory
• Law of Evidence
• Medical Law

Or two law option modules from:

• Clinical Legal Skills – A Law Clinic Module
• Advanced Clinical Legal Skills
• Caring and the Law
• Commercial Property
• Criminal Justice: Policing, Sentencing and Rehabilitation 
• Criminal Justice: Prosecutions and Criminal Trials 
• Dispute Resolution  
• Wills and the Administration of Estates 
• International Commercial Arbitration
• Canadian Constitutional Law
• Gender, Sexuality and the Law

Then choose two politics option modules from:

• Feminism
• The American Presidency
• The Conservatives: Crisis and Recovery
• Parliamentary Studies
• Global Justice and Human Rights
• Political Legacies of Conflict in Northern Ireland
• International Migration in the Age of Securitisation
• The Politics of Contemporary British Foreign Policy 
• Brexit and British Politics 
• Politics and War in Outer Space 
• Gender, Race and War 

Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

No LNAT required - Unlike some universities, at Leicester we do not require applicants to have taken the National Admissions Test for Law. We are not convinced that LNAT scores provide additional information which we cannot get from your exam grades and school report.

 

• A-levels: AAB. General Studies accepted 
• EPQ with A-levels: ABB + EPQ at grade B
• GCSE: English language at Grade C/4 or above 
• Access to HE Diploma: Pass relevant diploma with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 credits at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit 
• International Baccalaureate: Pass diploma with 33 points. Plus grade 4 in SL English if not held at GCSE.
• BTEC Nationals: D*D*D with a strong GCSE background.

Other national and international qualifications considered. If you do not meet the entry requirements for this course, you can apply for the International Foundation Year – Society and Culture or International Foundation Year - Economics and Management run by the Global Study Centre. The GSC provides academic support to help you progress to your chosen undergraduate degree at the University of Leicester.

 

Selection Process
When considering your application, we will look for evidence that you will be able to fulfil the objectives of the course and achieve the standards required. We will take into account a range of factors including previous exam results.

 

Applicants are not normally interviewed. If you receive an offer you will be invited to visit the Leicester Law School.

 

English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.5 including 6.0 in writing (or equivalent). If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.

 

International Qualifications
Find your country in this list to check equivalent qualifications, scholarships and additional requirements.

UK Students

Starting in 2022 

• £9,250 in your first year. Tuition fees are subject to government regulations and may change in future years
• Year Abroad: your fee will be £1,250 for that year

If you are resident outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland, you will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.

 

International Students

Starting in 2022

• £17,000 per year
• Year Abroad: £4,250, which is 25% of the full-time tuition fee

You will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.

 

From 2022 onwards, EU nationals will pay the International fee. If you are an EU national with settled or pre-settled status under the EU settlement scheme, you may qualify for the UK fee (subject to criteria).

 

If you are a resident of Canada or have Canadian nationality, you may be eligible for a scholarship.
If you are a resident of Malaysia or have Malaysian nationality, you may be eligible for a scholarship.
 

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