LLB Law with International Relations
Royal Holloway, University of London
About this course
LLB in Politics and International Relations and Law, examining UK legal systems and international politics. Core topics include research methods, legal analysis, policy analysis, and a global and comparative perspective. The programme includes a law dissertation and optional modules in areas such as asylum, immigration, international criminal law, and media law. Practical experience is available through mock courts and legal simulations.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB-ABB (Required subjects: We require English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade 4 (C)) IB: 6,6,5 at Higher level OR 34 points overall.
What students say
Based on about 175 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 390 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 88%
- Left higher education: 12%
What graduates do next
Based on about 109 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 52%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 16%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 78%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 61%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 46%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 40%
- South East: 38%
- South West: 5%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 560 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 96%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
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, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Public Law (Constitutional, Administrative and Human Rights Law)
- The Law of Contract
- English Legal System
- Professional and Legal Skills
- Introduction to International Relations
- Land Law
- Law of Tort
- Criminal Law
- Understanding the European Union: Politics and Theory
- International Relations Theory
- International Political Economy
- War and Security in World Politics
- International Organisations
- Law Dissertation
- Company Law
- Medical Law
- Advocacy and Court Practice
- Law of Evidence
- International and Comparative Human Rights Law
- Public International Law
- Family Law
- Jurisprudence
- Intellectual Property Law
- European Union Public Policy
- US Foreign Policy - History
- The Politics of Africa
- Defence in the Post-Cold War World
- Understanding China's Rise: Domestic Politics and Foreign Policy
- Global Energy Policy
- Refugees and Migration in World Politics
- European Union Law
- Equity and the Law of Trusts
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB Law with International Relations at Royal Holloway, University of London earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £45,500. The £35,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of LLB Law with International Relations at Royal Holloway, University of London 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 International Relations at Royal Holloway, University of 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 Law with International Relations at Royal Holloway, University of London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.
Is LLB Law with International Relations at Royal Holloway, University of London 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 International Relations at Royal Holloway, University of London 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 International Relations at Royal Holloway, University of London?
88% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.