LLB Law with Politics
About this course
LLB (Hons) in Politics, International Relations and Law. Core topics include Research Methods, Legal Analysis, Historical Research, Critical and Analytical Thinking, and Ethics and Professional Practice. This is a Qualifying Law Degree that fulfils the first academic component required by the Bar Standards Board to become a barrister.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC-BBB IB: We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points.
What students say
Based on about 86 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 150 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 76%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 4%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 190 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 96%
- Access course: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The qualifying law degree is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for the purposes of satisfying the academic stage of training.
- Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Legal Methods and Systems
- Law of Contract
- Law of Torts
- Introduction to Political Concepts and Theory
- UK Politics - Issues and Challenges Since 1979
- Language 1
- Professional Skills
- EU and International Law in the UK
- Criminal Law
- Land Law
- Public Law
- Comparative European Politics
- Political Ideologies
- The Politics of Migration
- Contemporary US Politics
- Elections and Voting Systems
- Preparing for Work in Politics
- Party Politics at Home and Abroad
- Global and National Capital and Labour in the 20th Century
- Politics and International Relations Self Directed Study
- Business and Company Law
- Work Placement
- Public Law in Practice
- Media Law
- International Law
- Sports Law
- Equity and Trusts
- Cybercrime and Security
- Dissertation
- Employment Law
- Family Law
- Human Rights
- Intellectual Property Law
- International Sports Law
- Law Clinic Experience Module
- Law of Evidence
- European Union Constitutional Law
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Property Law in Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Private Client
- International Peace and Security
- Criminal Law in Practice
- Strategic Political Communications
- Politics Work Placement
- Advanced Parliamentary Studies
- The Think Tank
- Advanced International Relations - Focus on Asia
- Advanced Political and Ethical Theory
- Britain and the European Union
- Global and National Activist Movements
- Political Radio Programme
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB Law with Politics at Edge Hill University earn?
The median salary is £20,500 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £32,000. The £26,000 median after five years is £8,000 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of LLB Law with Politics at Edge Hill University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on LLB Law with Politics at Edge Hill University?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for LLB Law with Politics at Edge Hill University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
Is LLB Law with Politics at Edge Hill University accredited?
Yes. The qualifying law degree is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for the purposes of satisfying the academic stage of training. Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.
Does LLB Law with Politics at Edge Hill University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on LLB Law with Politics at Edge Hill University?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.