LLB (Hons) Law with Politics

As a joint honours programme, Law with Politics offers students the chance to study for a Qualifying Law Degree whilst also engaging with research in areas such as conflict, co-operation, power and decision making, the result being a highly nuanced degree option. The close relationship with the regional political infrastructure in Northern Ireland creates a unique environment for students to engage with and respond to political as well as legal developments on a local, regional, national and international level.Law (Major) And Politics Degree HighlightsLaw at QUB is ranked 7th in the UK in Complete University Guide 2019 Law was ranked 8th in the UK for Career Prospects in the Guardian University Guide 2019Global OpportunitiesThere are opportunities to study or work abroad, supported by schemes such as Study USA. This can significantly enhance the employability of students and the global opportunities open to them.Professional AccreditationsThe degree offers students the opportunity to study the modules required for the academic stage of legal qualification. In addition, students are offered the opportunity to explore their interests in final year with modules offered that allow them to specialise in a particular area, or simply receive a more rounded sense of what ‘Law’ is. Many of these modules consider law and law-like interactions on a local, national and international level.Industry LinksThose students more interested in politics orientated placements can avail of some of the opportunities within the Department of Justice, Equality Commission, Police Ombudsman’s Office, BBC Northern Ireland and so on.The Law School at Queen’s has a well-established tradition of regular consultation with legal professional bodies and top international law firms that is very beneficial for students.Career DevelopmentPast students have gained work placement with organisations such as the Council of the EU, European Commission, European Parliament, United Nations (UN), Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), Council of Europe, and Thomson Reuters.Career ProspectsIntroductionThe following is a list of the major career sectors that have attracted our graduates in recent years:• Management Consultancy• Corporate Banking• Purchasing Officer• Fast Stream Civil Service• Publishing, Media and Performing Arts• Export Marketing• Advertising• Finance• Law Enforcement and Public Prosecution• Varied graduate programmes (Times Top 100 UK Graduate Recruiters/ AGR Association of Graduate Recruiters UK).