LLB Law with Politics
About this course
LLB in Politics and International Relations and Law. Core topics include Research Methods, Policy Analysis. Students gain hands-on experience through volunteering in the Justice Hub and Legal Advice Centre or via applied law options.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including at least one of the following A-Level subjects (preference will be given to applicants studying two of these subjects): Law, Accounting; Economics; Finance; Business Studies; Development Studies; Government and Politics; Economic and Social History; Mathematics; Anthropology; Sociology; Philosophy; Religious Studies; English Language; English Literature; Geography; Psychology; Classical Civilisation; History; Archaeology; Communication Studies; Environmental Studies; World Development; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Modern Languages
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for LLB Law with Politics (LM21) at the University of Manchester for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is A*AA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 335 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 98%
- Left higher education: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Legal professionals: 35%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 305 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 55%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 16%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Access course: 5%
- Foundation course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Law and Legal Skills
- Public Law
- Obligations I & 2
- Contemporary Issues in Law and Politics
- Introduction to Comparative Politics
- Introduction to Political Theory
- Land Law
- Criminal Law
- Human Rights
- Law in a Global Context
- Law in Practice
- Principles and Practice of Commercial law
- Politics by Numbers
- Security Studies
- Questions About International Politics
- Politics & Society in Britain Since 1940: From Blitz to Brexit
- Arguing About Politics: Political Theory in the World
- The Politics of Globalisation
- The Politics of Development
- Gender and Politics in Comparative Perspective
- The Politics of Policy Making
- Ideals of Social Justice
- How to Conduct Politics Research
- Injustice and Resistance
- Environmental Politics
- Comparative West European Politics
- Asia-Pacific Security
- Dissertation (20 credits)
- Criminal Evidence
- Company Law
- Family Law
- British Constitutional Reform
- Employment Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Banking law
- Medicine, Technology , Morals and the Law
- Advanced Property & Trusts
- Principles of Law, Medicine and Ethics
- Miscarriages of Justice
- Law, Money and Technology
- Law in Action (semester 2)
- Equity and Trusts
- Equity and Trust
- European Union Law
- Advanced Human Rights
- The Politics of the European Union
- Russian Politics
- Morality and Markets
- The Politics and Philosophy of Nationalism
- Elections and Voters in Britain
- Liberalism and Empire
- Dimensions of Peace and Conflict: Disciplinary and Regional Approaches
- Political Morality and Dirty Hands
- Chinese Politics
- Public Policy Problems
- Gender, War & Militarism
- Africa & Global Politics
- War Memories and Reconciliation in East Asia
- Intimate Geopolitics of Global China
- Understanding Political Choice in Britain
- The Politics of Climate Change
- Knowledge Production in Peace-building: Practices and Processes
- Global Capitalism, Crisis and Revolt
- Contemporary Parliamentary Studies and the British Political Tradition
- Postcolonial Politics
- The International Political Economy of Trade
- Sex, Bodies and Money: Feminist, Queer and Intersectional Political Economy
- United States Foreign Policy: Dominance and Decline in a Complex World
- Race, Ethnicity, Migration
- Ukraine Rises: Democracy, Protest, Identity and War in Comparative Perspective
- Capitalism and Sexuality
- Decolonising Human Rights
- Global Politics of LGBTQ+ Rights
- Development, Conflict, and Democracy in Latin America
- Can Democracy Work?
- Chinese Political Economy in the Reform Era
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB Law with Politics at University of Manchester earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £42,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of LLB Law with Politics at University of Manchester do next?
100% 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 University of Manchester?
85% 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 University of Manchester?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level. The average entrant had 165 UCAS points.
Is LLB Law with Politics at University of Manchester accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.
How many students continue on LLB Law with Politics at University of Manchester?
98% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.