LLB Politics, Philosophy & Law
About this course
LLB in Politics, Philosophy & Law, a law degree situated in the field of law. The four-year programme is co-taught by The Dickson Poon School of Law, the Department of Political Economy, and the Department of Philosophy. Students take modules across these three disciplines while completing a qualifying law degree.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA. Required subjects: No required subjects.
What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 59%
- Academic support: 78%
- Organisation and management: 53%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 58%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 25%
- Unemployed: 25%
Most common jobs
- Legal professionals: 50%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 4%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 65%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 65%
- Baccalaureate: 30%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB Politics, Philosophy & Law at King's College London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £42,000 after 3 years, £63,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £39,000 and £102,500. The £63,500 median after five years is £32,000 more than the UK median for Law.
What do graduates of LLB Politics, Philosophy & Law at King's College London do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on LLB Politics, Philosophy & Law at King's College London?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for LLB Politics, Philosophy & Law at King's College London?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level. The average entrant had 200 UCAS points.
Does LLB Politics, Philosophy & Law at King's College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on LLB Politics, Philosophy & Law at King's College London?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.