Law (Philosophy, Politics and Law Pathway), LLB (Hons)

This LLB in Law (Philosophy, Politics and Law Pathway) equips students with advanced analytical skills essential for modern legal careers. It emphasizes understanding the philosophical foundations of law, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving, which are increasingly valued as technology automates routine tasks. The program includes core legal subjects such as public law, criminal law, contract law, tort law, land law, and equity and trusts. Students can pursue optional modules on law's social, political, and philosophical dimensions, alongside opportunities for professional training placements, employability seminars, and pro bono activities to enhance practical skills.The Philosophy, Politics and Law (PPL) Pathway requires completing at least 90 credits in specified modules, including topics like law and contemporary social issues, jurisprudence, and a dissertation on a PPL topic. The curriculum spans three years, with compulsory modules in the first year, a mix of core and optional in the second, and primarily optional modules in the final year, allowing for specialization and work experience integration. Upon completion, graduates receive an LLB that highlights their PPL expertise, preparing them for diverse professional opportunities.

To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure, assessment methods, contact hours and Graduate prospects. Academic year structure: The academic year is divided into two semesters which are both 15 weeks long. Each semester consists of teaching, revision/directed learning and assessment periods. The Philosophy, Politics and Law (PPL) Pathway explores the same compulsory modules as the LLB in Law, including Public, Tort, Crime, Contract, EU, Land, Equity & Trusts. To complete the requirements of the PPL Pathway, you must complete a sufficient number of optional modules from the specified list of PPL modules (equal to at least 90 credits or six modules). Upon completion of this Pathway, you will receive a recognised LLB degree, but one that also signals your PPL specialism to prospective employers. An indicative list of modules that count toward the minimum of 90 credits required for the PPL Pathway (subject to change) are: Year 2: • Law & Contemporary Social Issues (15 credits) • Law & Economics (15 credits) • Environmental Law (15 credits). Year 3: • Dissertation in a PPL topic (30 credits) • Commercial Restitution (15 credits) • Jurisprudence I (15 credits) • Legal Obligation and Punishment (15 credits) • Medical Law I (15 credits) • Medical Law II (15 credits) • Core Issues in Private Law (15 credits) • Tax Law (15 credits). Expected progression through the PPL Pathway: In Year 1, you will take eight compulsory 15 credit modules just as other LLB students. In Year 2, you will take three core compulsory modules and one optional module in each semester. The options available include several modules on the PPL Pathway. You may then decide to gain work experience through our award-winning Professional Training placement programme, or else progress straight to final year. In your final year, you will take four optional modules each semester, which include a number of options from the list of PPL approved modules.