Course overview
Build your foundation, then progress to an honours degree.
Combine core legal study with international-relations theory, geopolitics, global organisations, the international economy and the law of armed conflict. Begin with an integrated Foundation Year that develops academic, digital and professional skills.
Course overview
Analyse legal and geopolitical questions together, exploring how states, international organisations, diplomacy, markets and conflict interact with domestic and international law.
Foundation Year
Build the academic, digital and professional foundations for degree-level study through Academic and Study Skills, Personal and Professional Development Skills for Law, Data and Digital Skills, Foundations of Law and International Relations.
Year 1
Develop your knowledge through English Legal System and Method, Theory and Practice of International Relations, Public Law, Contract Law.
Year 2
Develop your knowledge through Law of Torts, Sustainability in Career Development, Law of The European Union, Criminal Law, Geopolitics, Global Economy and International Organisations.
Year 3
Develop your knowledge through Property Law and Practice, Equity, Trusts and Succession, Use of Force and Armed Conflict, Undergraduate Major Project (International Relations).
Study pattern
Standard full-time delivery is on campus two days a week, Monday to Friday, usually between 10:00am and 5:00pm. Exact teaching days are confirmed by the university.
Curriculum
Four years from academic foundations to an applied final project.
01Foundation Year
Level 3
Foundation Year
Level 3
- Academic and Study Skills
- Personal and Professional Development Skills for Law
- Data and Digital Skills
- Foundations of Law and International Relations
01Year 1
Level 4
Year 1
Level 4
- English Legal System and Method
- Theory and Practice of International Relations
- Public Law
- Contract Law
02Year 2
Level 5
Year 2
Level 5
- Law of Torts
- Sustainability in Career Development
- Law of The European Union
- Criminal Law
- Geopolitics, Global Economy and International Organisations
03Year 3
Level 6
Year 3
Level 6
- Property Law and Practice
- Equity, Trusts and Succession
- Use of Force and Armed Conflict
- Undergraduate Major Project (International Relations)
Module availability and content may change as part of the provider’s ongoing academic review.
Assessment
Practical ways to show what you know.
Assessment develops legal knowledge, analysis and argument through coursework, legal problem-solving, case analysis, presentations and independent research.
Formative feedback supports development before graded assessment, while the final-year dissertation or major project demonstrates sustained research and critical evaluation.
Practical legal and transferable skills are developed through debate, peer analysis, structured written work and the application of law to realistic scenarios.
Entry requirements
Your route onto the course.
Foundation Year entry
- Five GCSEs at grade 3/D or above, including English and Mathematics, are normally required.
- Applicants should normally provide evidence of two years of post-GCSE study at Level 3.
- Applicants with at least grade E in one A level, or an equivalent qualification, are exempt from the two-year post-GCSE study requirement but must still meet the GCSE requirements.
- Applications are considered individually, including relevant work experience and personal circumstances.
English language
- IELTS 6.0 Academic or an accepted equivalent English-language qualification is normally required when English is not your first language.
- GCSE English at grade 4/C or above is required for direct entry; the foundation route normally requires grade 3/D or above.
International qualifications
International applicants may be considered through recognised A levels, an International Baccalaureate with at least 24 points, a recognised university foundation programme or relevant country-specific qualifications.
Application documents
- Completed application form.
- Qualification certificates and transcripts, with certified translations where required.
- Evidence of English-language ability where applicable.
- Personal statement and details of relevant experience where requested.
Fees & funding
Understand the full cost.
The fee for the first year is confirmed in the offer letter.
Fees may be revised where government-approved increases apply, subject to UK law and Office for Students guidance.
Published fees and later-year amounts should be reconfirmed before enrolment.
Funding your study
Eligible UK students may be able to apply for government Student Finance support towards tuition fees and living costs.
Eligibility depends on personal circumstances, previous study, the course and the provider.
What you’ll achieve
Skills for ideas that move forward.
Apply legal reasoning across contract, tort, public, EU, criminal, property and equity contexts.
Evaluate international relations, global institutions, geopolitical power and the legal use of force.
Career opportunities
Where this course can take you.
Career outcomes depend on your experience, further training and the requirements of each role.
Potential career directions
- Legal practice pathway
- Diplomatic-service officer
- Policy analyst
- International-organisation officer
- Journalist
- Humanitarian-programme officer
- Researcher
Frequently asked questions
Course questions.
Why does this course include a Foundation Year?
The additional first year develops academic, digital, research and professional skills before you progress to Level 4 of the degree.
How often will I attend campus?
The published standard full-time timetable is two campus days a week, Monday to Friday, usually 10:00am–5:00pm. Exact days are confirmed by the university.
How is the course assessed?
Assessment can include legal problem-solving, case analysis, coursework, presentations and independent research.