Law with Politics Lancaster University

Human rights breaches, power and injustice, international diplomacy and environmental harms, Law and Politics permeate and shape all aspects of society. On this course you will develop practical legal knowledge and an understanding of how the interplay between Law and Politics affects issues such as war and peace, poverty and inequality, order and justice, governance and power.

Learn from leading experts as you develop your legal skills. Join in mooting competitions and network with prestigious Law firms to create invaluable connections. We offer great student support throughout your degree helping you on the path towards an exciting career.

Why Lancaster?

• Unravel technical legal topics and uncover how Law shapes our society

• Gain insight into the relationship between power and the state and learn how policies are made

• Learn from world-class academics committed to innovative teaching and student support

• Take advantage of our links to chambers and law firms across the UK, including international Magic Circle firms

• Join our student-run Law Society, build your professional network and make useful connections

• Benefit from valuable real-world experience by taking part in our community Law Clinic or Street Law project

• Prepare for success. Our Law Fair is attended by top lawyers and their recruitment teams and we have regular visits from top alumni

A Law and Politics degree for the future

Law is one of the most fascinating and intellectually challenging subjects you can choose, and one that prepares you for a very wide range of career paths.

Here at Lancaster, you’ll be taught by our School of Law staff who combine extensive expertise in teaching with cutting edge research in areas such as Human Rights, International Law and Diplomacy, Commercial and Environmental Law.

Our Law with Politics degree is designed to give you a good understanding of Law in context and wider societal issues. Building on the foundations of legal knowledge, you’ll learn about the issues that are right at the heart of our society such as human rights, litigation funding, legal history, property law and the right to protest.

In Politics, our academics regularly collaborate with government bodies such as the UK Parliament, on important issues such as racial injustice, voter rights and migration.

By studying Politics alongside Law you’ll gain key insights into the relationship between power and the state, domestic and comparative politics, and policy making. You’ll analyse the dynamics of power in modern societies from social injustice to climate change, from culture wars to the declining trust in democracy.

Drawing on experts in both disciplines you can be sure that your classes will include the very latest knowledge in each field.

Entry requirements

These are the typical grades that you will need to study this course. This section will tell you whether you need qualifications in specific subjects, what our English language requirements are, and if there are any extra requirements such as attending an interview or submitting a portfolio.

A levels

AAB

Access to HE Diploma

36 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 9 Level 3 credits at Merit

Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

We accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in place of one A level, or equivalent qualification, as long as any subject requirements are met.

BTEC Extended Diploma

DDD

BTEC in combination with A levels

A level at grade B plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade AB plus BTEC at D

International Baccalaureate

35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects

Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers

We are happy to admit applicants on the basis of five Highers, but where we require a specific subject at A level, we will typically require an Advanced Higher in that subject. If you do not meet the grade requirement through Highers alone, we will consider a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers in separate subjects. Please contact the Admissions team for more information.

T levels

Distinction overall

GCSE requirements

English Language grade 4/C.

We will also look at your overall GCSE profile when considering your application as a whole.

We do have flexibility when considering GCSE requirements. Go to our GCSE information for more details.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme. English language qualifications for undergraduate study.