University of Sussex

LLB Law with Politics

University of Sussex

Course overview

The LLB Law with Politics course was ranked 9th in the UK for Social Sciences by The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject in the year 2024. It was also ranked 9th in the UK for Political Science (ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023). This 3-year programme is one that allows students to study for a qualifying law degree while gaining an insight into how the law works in different political systems.

Students will cover core legal modules and learn from experts who are influencing debates on topics from political corruption to foreign policy analysis. 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.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • A level - AAB
  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points

English Language Requirements:

  • An IELTS Academic score of 6.0, with at least 5.5 in each component.
  • PTE Academic score is at least 59 in all four skills. We do not accept the PTE Academic Online test.
  • TOEFL (iBT) 80, including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing.

Scholarships

  • Chancellor's International Scholarships

    £5,000 in the first year of full-time study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Gazelle Twin Scholarship for Women in Music Technology

    £500 each year of study. The opportunity to organise an annual student music event.

    Up to £500

  • Professor Colin Eaborn Chemistry Scholarship

    Up to £2,000 for BSc students, up to £3,000 for MChem students.

  • Sanctuary Scholarship (Undergraduate)

Career opportunities

Graduates could practise law as:

  • Solicitor,
  • Intelligence and Security Analyst in a Government firm,
  • Lobbyist,
  • Public Relations or Human Resources Manager,
  • Policy developer/advisor or Politician.

Cost of study

The tuition fee for LLB Law with Politics is £23,500 for international students per year.

Admission

To apply for the course, applicants can apply directly to the university through its online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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