Law with Politics and Human Rights, LLB (Hons)

Course summary

Why study LLB Law with Politics & Human Rights at GoldsmithsOn this innovative LLB degree you'll immerse yourself in the study of law in relation to domestic and international politics.

• This qualifying law degree – a pathway of LLB Law – enables you to study law as it relates to politics. You'll focus on modern threats to democracy and human rights, the relationship between domestic law, international law and politics, and the synergies required to effectively counter threats upon liberal democracy, the rule of law and human rights.

• You'll develop an invaluable interdisciplinary understanding of how law operates in – and is shaped by – the UK political system and international law, studying law in its cultural, economic and socio-political context. You'll gain foundational knowledge of political theory and ideologies, UK and comparative governance, and world politics.

• We’re one of the highest-rated courses in the country. We're number 1 in the UK for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide Law League Table 2024). In the National Student Survey 2022, our Department of Law was ranked number 1 in the UK for its intellectually stimulating curriculum and programme, and we were rated the best department in London for quality of teaching in law.

• This programme is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Standards Board. It has been specifically designed to give you a solid foundation to tackle the new Solicitors’ Qualifying Examinations (SQE), and the equivalent training and qualification process for becoming a barrister.

• Goldsmiths has a rich heritage of social awareness and engagement. You'll be part of an environment that champions human rights and social justice.

• This degree is active. You won't just be sitting and reading, you'll learn problem-solving, debating and advocating through a range of experiential learning, extra-curricular and professional development activities, on campus and beyond.

• You will hone the essential critical thinking and practical skills needed in representing clients and defending cases as a solicitor or barrister specialising in politics and human rights.

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.