LLB Law with Politics and International Studies
About this course
LLB (Hons) in Politics, International Relations and Law. Core topics include Research Methods, Legal Analysis, Policy Analysis, Ethics & Professional Practice, Design & Creative Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The programme includes an optional international study year after Year 2 and a professional practice placement.
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- 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: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Legal professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 50%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 30%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 20%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the Law Society of Northern Ireland (LSNI) for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.
- Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.
- The qualifying law degree is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for the purposes of satisfying the academic stage of training.
Modules
- Introduction to Law
- Criminal Law
- Exploring Law
- Public Law
- Law of Tort
- Introduction to Government and Public Policy
- Democracy in the United Kingdom
- Foundations of Political Thought
- International Relations
- Contract Law
- Land Law
- European Law
- Introduction to Property Law
- British Politics: 'Race', Class, and Policy
- The Politics of Ireland since Partition
- Politics in Europe
- Political thought: Text and Context
- The Comparative Politics of Democracy and Dictatorship
- Populism
- Diploma in International Academic Studies
- Professional Practice - Law
- African Politics
- Transforming Violence
- Politics of Deeply Divided Societies
- Law of Evidence
- Equity and Trusts
- Transitional Justice
- Medical Law
- Surveillance and the Law
- Employment law
- Media Law
- Land: Rights, Resources and the Environment
- Social Justice
- Housing law
- Law, Justice and Society
- Human Rights Law
- Dissertation - Law
- Law of Armed Conflict
- Law, film and visual culture
- Law and the Family
- Legal Practice (UG Law Clinic)
- Legal Technology: Innovation & Informatics
- Law and the Environment
- Company Law
- Advocacy
- Women's Rights, Gender, and the Law
- Crime in the City
- Contemporary Issues in Refugee Law
- Children's Law
- Memory and the Nation
- The Politics of Identity
Questions about this course
What do graduates of LLB Law with Politics and International Studies at Ulster University do next?
90% 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 and International Studies at Ulster University?
89% 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 and International Studies at Ulster University?
The average entrant had 135 UCAS points.
Is LLB Law with Politics and International Studies at Ulster University accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Law Society of Northern Ireland (LSNI) for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree. Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree. The qualifying law degree is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for the purposes of satisfying the academic stage of training.
Does LLB Law with Politics and International Studies at Ulster 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 and International Studies at Ulster University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.