LLB (Hons)Law with International Relations
| Study location | United Kingdom, Guildford, Surrey |
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| Type | Bachelor courses, sandwich |
| Nominal duration | 4 years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | LLB (Hons) |
| Course code | M1T1 |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) A level grades ABB. Preference may be given to A-level subjects with a strong theoretical and analytical component. Please contact us for further details. A-level Law is acceptable for entry. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in reading and writing elements, with a minimum 6.0 in each band) |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.
Programme structure
Year 1 (FHEQ Level 4)
In Year 1, you will undertake the Legal Skills foundation module and study Contract Law, Criminal Law, EU Law 1 and Public Law 1 alongside single honours Law students. For the International Studies element of this programme, you will undertake modules on Politics and International Relations, and European Integration.
Year 2 (FHEQ Level 5)
In Year 2, subjects include Tort Law 1 and 2, EU Law 2, Public Law 2 and Property Law 1 (Land Law), with the International Studies element comprising International Relations Theories and Foreign Policy Analysis.
Professional Training placement
You may opt to undertake a placement year before returning for your third year of study. This will give you the opportunity to gain legally relevant work experience, either in the United Kingdom, Europe or North America.
Year 3 (FHEQ Level 6)
In Year 3, you will complete the qualifying law degree by undertaking Property Law 2 (Equity and Trusts) and will select optional modules (including a dissertation) from a range of political and legal subjects.
Career opportunities
Each year, many former students take up permanent employment with prestigious employers who have included Electricité de France, Clifford Chance, Eversheds and other firms of solicitors, sets of barristers’ chambers and legal departments of large companies.
University of Surrey offer a varied programme of careers sessions, which provide advice and guidance on what you should do to develop a suitable career path. In combination with our Student Law Society, we run a variety of events, competitions and activities, such as mooting and client interviewing, that are not only enjoyable and rewarding, but will also enhance your employability and introduce you to local and regional solicitors, barristers and other legal professionals.
The School also has close links with the College of Law in Guildford and co-operates with the College in a number of career development activities.