LLB Law with Politics
Course overview
- Gain a law degree combined with an understanding of politics.
- Build an academic base for a legal career, specialising in political policy.
- Expand your professional experience by working at one of our Legal Advice Centres.
Institutional Accreditation
Northampton University is accredited by the DETC Higher Learning Commission (DETC), www.detc.org.uk Since , Northampton University has been continually accredited by the DETC Higher Learning Commission and its predecessor.
Course Level:
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Course
CODE U1207
How long it takes:
4 years
Study Mode:
Distance learning/ Campus
Department:
Northampton Law School
Course Structure
Course content for year 1
Course units for year 1
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
| Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Law | LAWS10100 | 30 | Mandatory |
| Obligations I | LAWS10200 | 30 | Mandatory |
| Introduction to Comparative Politics | POLI10202 | 20 | Mandatory |
| Introduction to International Politics | POLI10601 | 20 | Mandatory |
| Introduction to Political Theory | POLI10702 | 20 | Mandatory |
Course content for year 2
At the end of Year 2, you can choose to move from Track 1 (LLB Law with Politics) or Track 2 (BA Law with Politics). You will be given advice on your choice.
Course units for year 2
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
| Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property Law I | LAWS20110 | 30 | Mandatory |
| Criminal Law | LAWS20300 | 30 | Mandatory |
| Crime, Law and History | LAWS20242 | 20 | Optional |
| Public International Law | LAWS20372 | 20 | Optional |
| Modelling Criminological Data | LAWS20452 | 20 | Optional |
| Principles of Law, Medicine and Ethics | LAWS20732 | 20 | Optional |
| Applied Contract Law | LAWS20872 | 20 | Optional |
Course content for year 3
On Track 1 you will take three compulsory Law course units: Obligations ll, European Union Law and Property ll.
You will also take one 20 credit Law course unit and one 20 credit Politics course unit.
On Track 2, you will be able to select from a choice of Law and Politics course units.
Many students will choose a dissertation subject that bridges both disciplines, but this is not essential. Students are assigned a supervisor who will be a specialist in the subject chosen by the student.
Course units for year 3
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
| Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property Law II – level 3 | LAWS30330 | 20 | Mandatory |
| Law of Obligations II | LAWS30400 | 30 | Mandatory |
| European Union Law | LAWS30990 | 30 | Mandatory |
Entry Requirements
A-level
- AAA
- We do not accept two A/S Levels grades in place of one A Level.
- We accept the Level 3 Diploma in Financial Studies (DipFS) as equivalent to an A-level if taken alongside two full A-levels that are in different subject areas of the Diploma.
AS-level
Unit grade information
The Northampton University welcomes the provision of unit information where available. Like all other information provided by applicants this may be taken into consideration when assessing your application. Unit grades will not normally form part of an offer conditions.
GCSE
Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade C or 4 in GCSE/iGCSE English Language and Mathematics. GCSE/iGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/iGCSE English Language.
International Baccalaureate
6,6,6 at Higher level, 36 points overall. Applicants offering Mathematics or Maths Studies at Standard or Higher level must achieve a minimum of grade 5. Applicants taking English Language A must achieve grade 4 at Higher or Standard level. Applicants offering English Language B must achieve grade 5 at Higher level and grade 6 at Standard level.
Changes to International Baccalaureate Diploma Mathematics Courses from September 2019, first examination 2021. We are aware of the planned changes to the IB Mathematics curriculum. IB students will be able to choose from: Mathematics: analysis and approaches and Mathematics: applications and interpretation from September 2019.
For this programme of study we will accept: Mathematics: analysis and approaches or Mathematics: applications and interpretation at SL or HL and students must achieve a minimum of Grade 5
Learning and Assessment
Assessment
You’ll show your progress through a combination of written essays, problem-solving assignments and presentations.
All students take our core modules, but please note that the availability of optional modules is subject to demand.
Career
Career opportunities
The School of Law has excellent links with the legal professions and public services. Our graduates have an impressive record of securing employment both in the legal profession and other professional environments, with 95% in work or further study 6 months after graduation (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2016/17). We are also one of the most targeted universities by the nation’s top employers (The Graduate Market in 2018, High Fliers Research) and according to the Times Higher Education, we are ranked 6th in the USA for Law.
We offer a specialist careers and employability programme with regular workshops delivered by practitioners and in-house specialists including The Business of Law, Introduction to the Commercial Application of Law, CV Application Support, Training Contract and Meet the Professionals.
You’ll benefit from unique networking, training and work-based opportunities to build a truly successful career.
Throughout your studies at Newcastle, we offer a range of support and events to help you to consider and research your options.
The School of Law offers a specialist careers and employability programme with workshops each week delivered by in-house specialists and practitioners including The Business of Law, Civil Procedure, Introduction to the Commercial Application of Law, CV application support, training contract application advice, mock interviews, Special Constabulary, Meet the Professionals, and Making Contacts and Networking.