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International Relations and Law BA (Hons)

University of Derby

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Develop all the key skills required to succeed in the legal sector including drafting, advocacy, interviewing and negotiation and explore key issues impacting the world today.  


KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE

  - PROBLEM SOLVING: Develop problem-solving skills and a 'can do' attitude that will help you go into a wide range of job roles including in politics, campaigning, think-tanks, NGOs, charities, civil or diplomatic services - HIGH RANKING: Top 20 for satisfaction with feedback Law, The Guardian University ´óÏó´«Ã½ 2024 - CHANGE MAKER: If you want to play a role in shaping some of these crucial global issues this course is for you. - NETWORKING: We're networked into the legal profession which opens exciting opportunities for work internships and professional mentoring - EMPLOYABILITY: Combining two subjects will boost your employability and give you knowledge and expertise in two subject areas, making you a more versatile graduate.


HOW YOU WILL LEARN

   You'll be taught through a variety of methods, such as: - lectures - seminars - workshops and tutorials - student presentations - debates - one-to-one sessions with a tutor - work projects - self-directed study - video discussions with overseas partner institutions - case preparation - mooting - where you present a legal issue against opposing counsel in a mock court case - interviewing - negotiation Engaging in real or simulated legal practice, you will build a range of the key skills required to succeed in the legal sector at every stage of the course. You will also develop skills in legal scholarship, with the chance to undertake problem-based research and original academic enquiry. If our teaching team consider the work you produce to be of sufficient quality, it could be published in the Derby Law School Journal. Through our peer assisted mentoring scheme, students from later years of the course also give helpful guidance and support to first year students.


HOW YOU ARE ASSESSED

For Law modules, assessments include: - group work - oral presentations - written coursework - examinations - seminar debates - group presentations - conference papers For International Relations modules, you will be assessed through a range of coursework, including essays, research reports, presentations, and participation in debates. Some modules will also assess your ability to develop teamwork and research skills in an applied, real-world context, and your ability to reflect on how these prepare you for your chosen career.


STUDY OPTIONS:

  On the Joint Honours programme, there are different pathways of study available. You can often study both subjects equally or choose to major in a subject. Please view the course page on our website for more information on pathways. 

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 14,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

University of Derby

University of Derby

  • University League Table

    95th

  • Campus address

    University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, England

The University of Derby has a diverse community of more than 2,000 students from more than 100 countries, studying at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
The International Student Hub offers extraordinary support during their studies.
Dedicated recruitment officers and university representatives travel to meet students in their home country to share information and insights on life in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    71st out of 109 2

    68th out of 79 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    116 52%

    74th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    81st

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    32nd

    44
  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    118 55%

    48th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.89 72%

    71st

    17

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