Bournemouth University
Law with Politics LLB (Hons)
Bournemouth University

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 55 graduates of Law with Politics LLB (Hons) and other courses in Law at Bournemouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Law.

Overall student satisfaction
78 /100
55 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Law

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Law at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £27000 £25000 £31000
25-75 percentile range £22000 - £32000 £22000 - £31500 £25000 - £42000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Law

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23767 £22711 £27834
25-75 percentile range £20344 - £28558 £17746 - £29609 £20717 - £38496

Course Description

Develop the knowledge and specialist skills for a career in political policy. Study contemporary, historical and global issues in politics, enabling you to appreciate the wider political context in which law is created and operates.

Why study LLB (Hons) Law with Politics at BU?

  • Understand the contrast between political and legal processes. Explore topics such as the history of political thought, human rights law, civil society and social movements
  • Choose from a range of optional units in your final year and tailor your degree
  • Gain practical experience by taking part in Moot Courts and Moot Show Trials and attend guest lectures
  • Put your knowledge into practice during a 30-week work placement, invaluable for your future law career
  • Benefit from our excellent links with a range of local and national legal firms
  • You'll be career ready with 94% of our law graduates in employment or completing further study after 15 months. Bournemouth University's Law degrees are ranked 3rd nationally in the Complete University Guide subject league tables for graduate outcomes (2024).

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Law with Politics LLB (Hons) at Bournemouth University

40% Business and public service associate professionals
16% Sales occupations
10% Caring personal services
5% Sales occupations
5% Customer service occupations
4% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
2% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
2% Secretarial and related occupations
2% Artistic, literary and media occupations
2% Caring personal services

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Law

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6

IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Law with Politics, LLB (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Law with Politics LLB (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £17800 year 1
International £17800 year 1

Additional fee information

All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course. Fees during your placement year (if applicable): £1,850.

Visit Bournemouth University's website for full details

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)
  • year 2
  • year 4

About Bournemouth University

Established in 1976, Bournemouth University is located in the coastal town of Poole, South West England. Just 20 minutes away from Bournemouth Beach by bicycle, this university has earned itself numerous awards as both a provider of education and of employment. Apart from their reputable courses and programmes that they offer, Bournemouth University gives particular importance to their more than 130 student clubs on-site, which they believe are essential for keeping students happy, as well as giving them the means to add new skills and experiences to their resumes. Bournemouth University has plenty of restaurants, bars, and retail options nearby and the location is great for those who enjoy strolls near the seaside and a pleasant and different social life.

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Student composition of Bournemouth University

undergraduates:
12520
postgraduates:
2740
Total:
15260
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