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Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)

Law with International Relations

University of Sussex

(3.8)
138 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Law with International Relations course at University of Sussex.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,A,B

You should also have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
Channel Islands£9,535 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year
EU£23,500 per year
International£23,500 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: M1L2

Here's what University of Sussex says about its Law with International Relations course.

About the course

On this course, you’ll study:

  • the political and economic principles that govern the relations between states

  • agreements (or treaties) between states

  • the extent to which states can and do rely on such principles and treaties (considered by legal scholars as sources of public international law).

You’re taught by research-active faculty and study theoretical and practical aspects of law. Through the Sussex Law Clinics, you can gain valuable work experience of the law in action before you graduate. We also have links with leading law firms that sponsor our student competitions in national and international mooting, criminal advocacy, client interviewing, negotiation, mediation and legal debating. Our supportive alumni are also happy to provide career advice for current students.

Find out more about our Law Clinics: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/law/clinical-legal-education

Successful completion of any of our law courses will provide you with a qualifying law degree.

Accreditation

This course satisfies the academic component of Bar training (subject to minimum pass marks and number of attempts). This degree acts as a gateway to further qualification as both a solicitor and a barrister. The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) must be taken by graduates wishing to become a solicitor.

  • This course satisfies the academic component for BSB purposes (subject to minimum pass marks and number of attempts).

Find out more: https://www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/

  • This course satisfies the academic component for SRA purposes (subject to minimum pass marks and number of attempts).

Find out more: https://www.sra.org.uk/

About Sussex

Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.

Location

Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.

Source: University of Sussex

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)

Department

Law

Location

Main Site | Brighton

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Law

• International relations

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

The modules you will study

See the modules you will study by year by going to the 'view course details' link.

University of Sussex student reviews

(3.8)
Based on 138 reviews from University of Sussex's students and alumni
5 star
26%
4 star
38%
3 star
27%
2 star
6%
1 star
4%
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Two stars: Could be better

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Not really a social being

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1st year student

Accommodation is quite expensive in this region and the need for a guarantor adds another expense.

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1st year student

As an international student, i have had a pleasant experience with the staff members especially with the academic advisor team

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1st year student

Ancient and not really modern

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1st year student

The modules on my course have been carefully chosen to reflect the current movement and actualities within the financial industry

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Sussex

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Law with International Relations course at University of Sussex features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Politics
Law

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

82%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

96%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

91%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

90%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

84%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

89%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

80%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

89%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

71%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

86%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

85%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

75%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

76%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

73%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

93%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

90%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

88%

high

How well organised is your course?

91%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

79%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

92%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

85%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

63%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

82%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

85%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

69%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

85%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

75%

med

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

86%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

97%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

84%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

93%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

78%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

89%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

86%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

87%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

76%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

82%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

79%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

58%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

75%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

77%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

90%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

87%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

86%

high

How well organised is your course?

89%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

85%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

93%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

93%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

65%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

84%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

87%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

71%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

85%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

81%

med

Student information

The Law with International Relations course at University of Sussex features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Law
Politics
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female48%Male52%
Where students come from
International21%UK79%
Student performance
2:1 or above76%
Number of students940
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
Government and PoliticsB
HistoryB
SociologyB
English LiteratureB
EconomicsB
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female68%Male32%
Where students come from
International30%UK70%
Student performance
2:1 or above67%
Number of students1,165
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
HistoryB
LawB
PsychologyB
SociologyB
English LiteratureB
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Law with International Relations course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Sussex graduates across each of those subject areas.

Politics
Law

Graduate statistics

45%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

65%

Say it fits with future plans

55%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

20%

Business and public service associate professionals

10%

Administrative occupations

10%

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

10%

Elementary occupations

Graduate statistics

65%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

75%

Say it fits with future plans

60%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

35%

Legal professionals

15%

Administrative occupations

15%

Business and public service associate professionals

5%

Artistic, literary and media occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

The Law with International Relations course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Sussex graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.

Politics
Law

Earnings

£24.5k

First year after graduation

£29.2k

Third year after graduation

£33.2k

Fifth year after graduation

Earnings

£24.1k

First year after graduation

£27.4k

Third year after graduation

£34.7k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Law with International Relations.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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