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Qualification
Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)
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Location
Keele University
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Law with Politics at Keele delves deep into legal essentials and enables you to make sense of society in an ever-changing political world. You will build a foundation of legal education and explore the concepts of power, democracy and governance. With advanced skills in communication, analytical thinking and problem-solving, as well as an array of research and practical skills and exciting hands-on opportunities, you will be ready to embark on a career across various sectors including law, government and public relations.
Course overview
Whether you're interested in public law or have a desire to work in the administration of government, our Law with Politics programme is designed to equip you with a grounding in legal principles and an in-depth understanding of the theory and practice of politics and government in the United Kingdom and beyond.
You will build an understanding of the nature of politics, its relevance in contemporary society, challenges to democracy and issues such as polarisation, corruption and anti-politics, from a global perspective. We will help you to prepare for a career in law and related sectors - the transferable skills you will gain on this programme apply to a variety of industries.
You will cover the seven essential areas of legal knowledge: Contract Law, Tort Law, Public Law, Criminal Law, European Law, Land Law, and Equity & Trusts. As you progress through your degree, you can tailor your studies to match your interests, whether you would like to explore 'Global Democracy Under Threat', 'The Dark Side of Politics' or 'Building a Better Future' as a global and active citizen.
Our civic Law School offers various practical learning opportunities that put future employability at the heart of your degree programme. These opportunities enable you to work with real clients, practice your legal skills whilst supported by qualified solicitors, and offer free legal advice to help individuals carefully navigate the justice system. Our CLOCK (Community Legal Outreach Collaboration Keele) scheme and Legal Advice Clinics offer valuable training, building your confidence, critical thinking skills and ability to communicate with various audiences.
Foundation year
Our Foundation Year provides an excellent alternative route to Keele, providing a unique opportunity to better prepare for your chosen degree, and with guaranteed entry onto your undergraduate course once you successfully complete your Foundation Year.
This extra year of study can improve your academic skills, expand your subject knowledge, give you a better understanding of higher education and, perhaps most importantly of all, build your confidence.
Your future career
With a degree in Law with Politics, you can embark on an exciting career in law and beyond, with transferable skills in communication, problem-solving and analytical thinking. Law has relevance to almost every type of organisation and your graduate attributes will be valued by employers across various industries. You will be able to demonstrate your awareness of the relationship between law and politics and apply this to your career with academic expertise and professional skills.
Duration of study: 3 years / 4 years with international or placement year
Tuition fees
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拢 17,700per 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
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University League Table
61st
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Campus address
Keele University, Staffordshire, Keele, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG, United Kingdom
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
49th out of 109 2
56th out of 79 12
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Entry standards
/ Max 221119 54%69th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10079.0 79%45th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.02 75%70th
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Entry standards
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10067.0 67%58th
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Student satisfaction
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