Law with Politics and Human Rights, LLB (Hons)

This innovative LLB Law with Politics and Human Rights degree at Goldsmiths immerses students in the study of law alongside domestic and international politics, focusing on threats to democracy, human rights, and the interplay between legal systems. As a qualifying law program, it builds interdisciplinary knowledge of political theory, governance, and global contexts, preparing students for challenges in liberal democracy. Ranked number one in the UK for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024) and recognized by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Standards Board, the course emphasizes active learning through problem-solving, debating, and experiential activities to develop critical skills for legal careers in politics and human rights.The program structures modules across three years: Year 1 covers foundational law topics like Public Law and Criminal Law; Year 2 includes Challenges to Democracy and International Law; and Year 3 features a Dissertation and Human Rights Clinic, alongside elective Politics and Law modules. Assessment varies, incorporating coursework, exams, and innovative methods such as mooting and client interviewing, fostering practical expertise in a supportive environment dedicated to social justice.

Year 1 - In your first year, you will take the following compulsory modules: Public Law and the Human Rights Act Criminal Law: Theory and Practice Contract Law 21st Century Legal Skills English Legal System in a Global Context Year 2 - In your second year, you will take the following compulsory modules: Challenges to Democracy European Union Law in the UK Land Law Law of Tort International Law and Politics Trusts You must also choose one module from the list below: Modern Political Theory Global Governance and World Order Black British Activism & Citizenship in the Twentieth Century Year 3 - In your third year, you will study the following compulsory modules: Dissertation Human Rights Law and Clinic You will take three Politics and International Relations modules from a list provided annually by the Department. These may include: Fascisms, Old and New Finance and the Global Political Economy Migration, Technology, and Humanitarianism The Politics of Popular Music Britain and Europe Colonialism and Non-Western Political Thought Feminist Politics Liberal Government and Power You will also take 1 or 2 Law modules from a list provided annually by the Department. These may include: AI, Disruptive Technologies and the Law Work Placement Commercial Law and International Trade Agreements Art Law Company Law Criminal Evidence (with Advanced Mooting and Advocacy) SQE2: Practical Legal Skills in Context *Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.