LLB Law with International Relations

This London Metropolitan University Law (with International Relations) LLB (Hons) degree studies both English Law and International Relations. Students learn how law shapes international politics, human rights, diplomacy, migration, asylum, and global security. The degree is a Qualifying Law Degree, which allows entry to legal training, such as the Legal Practice Course or Bar Professional Training Course. The study includes mock courtroom work, guest speaker sessions, work placements, pro bono work, and access to legal institutions like courts and the Houses of Parliament.

The course runs full-time over 3 years at Holloway campus. Students cover core legal modules, including criminal law, contract, tort, constitutional law, and land law, as well as modules from International Relations, such as human rights, immigration and asylum, global security, politics, and international diplomacy. The course also offers mentoring, careers workshops, and networking with legal professionals. Students are taught through lectures, seminars, workshops, mock courtroom exercises, guest speaker talks, placements, and pro bono legal work. Assessment methods include essays, exams, presentations, research projects, and sometimes group work. Feedback and academic support are provided throughout.

London Metropolitan University was formed in 2002 by the merger of two institutions. It has campuses at Holloway, Aldgate, Shoreditch, and others in London. Faculties include Law, Business, Social Sciences, Architecture & Built Environment, Health and Education, and more.

London Met is known for open access to education, strong links with employers, and a focus on awarding learning that gives real work-readiness. Student life is busy with many societies, support services, events, clubs, guest lectures, and chances to attend legal institutions in London.

In education, London Met combines theory with practice. Staff often includes practising lawyers and experts in international relations.

Grade Requirements:

• Students typically need 112 UCAS Tariff Points from three A-Levels with BBC or vocational equivalents.
• BTEC National Extended Diploma with DMM is accepted.
• Access to Higher Education Diploma may be considered.
• GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or equivalent is required.

English Proficiency:

• If English is not your first language, you need to show proof of English Proficiency with an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no section below 6.0.
• Other equivalent English language tests, such as TOEFL and PTE, are also accepted.

The annual tuition fee for international students to study LLB Law (with International Relations) at London Metropolitan University is £19,500 for full-time study.

London Metropolitan University offers many scholarship and bursary options. There is the International Bright Futures Scholarship, which gives up to £3,000 tuition fee reduction for overseas fee status students starting at degree level.

Other supports may include merit-based awards, help with legal work placements or mentoring costs, and assistance for students facing financial hardship. Students are advised to check the university’s Fees and Scholarships pages for eligibility, deadlines, and how to apply.

Graduates of LLB Law (with International Relations) from London Metropolitan University may go into jobs such as:

• Solicitor
• Barrister
• Human Rights Officer
• Policy Advisor
• Legal Counsel in International Business

Prospective students for the London Metropolitan University LLB Law (with International Relations) can submit an application through UCAS for international students. If you need assistance, you can reach out to one of our experienced counsellors at AHZ.