Law and Politics

UCAS code: ML13

Here's what Queen Mary University of London says about its Law and Politics course.

Queen Mary’s Law and Politics joint honours degree offers an exciting opportunity to study the closely related disciplines of law and politics side by side.

Law and politics are deeply intertwined. Both subjects have a huge impact on all our lives regardless of age, ethnicity and social background. And the world needs new ways of analysing the most important global questions from both arenas.

You'll learn to think like a lawyer, undertake legal research and apply your knowledge of legal and political science to solving broad social problems. You can even immerse yourself in the world of politics by studying abroad, completing work placements and taking part in simulation activities.

Set yourself up for success

Taught by expert academics, you’ll cover everything from Acts of Parliament and EU legislation, to mastering the skills you need to understand legal documents. Study topics like postcolonial and sociological theoretical approaches to war, development and foreign policy. Then you'll pick from a range of specialist fields such as criminology, intellectual property or medical negligence.

Home to the . Host of the "ReImagineLAW" podcast. Hub for experienced practitioners, researchers and honorary King's Counsel members. And connected with legal experts from major city firms such as Reed Smith and CHANEL’s legal team. You’ll be surrounded by excellent resources and networks to boost your learning.

Ready to take your first step to becoming a barrister, solicitor or government official?

You will also have the option to apply for the competitive and highly prestigious Law and Politics with a Year in Practice in your first year. This extended, four-year degree gives you the unique opportunity to complete an eight-month, paid work placement at a leading legal service provider with whom we partner in your third year. These employer opportunities are at a number of international law firms, an in-house legal team, family law practices and a charity.

Compulsory Modules Year 1: Public Law Contract Law I: Formation and Vitiation Contract Law II: Terms, Breach and Remedies Legal Skills, Methods and Context Thinking Politically: Introduction to Concepts, Theories and Ideologies Semester B: Background to British Politics OR Global Histories

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

First year students studying the LLB in Law and Politics receive approximately 12 hours of contact time per week. For each Law module there is usually a two-hour lecture supplemented by a one-hour weekly or fortnightly small group tutorial. Modules taken in the School of Politics and International Relations typically have a one hour lecture and one hour seminar per week.

Assessment typically includes written exams, oral presentations, midterm essays and coursework. In the final year of all our law programmes, students have the option to research and write a dissertation on a legal topic in place of a taught module.