Law with International Relations with Foundation Year LLB (Hons)

**Foundation courses**A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if:You don’t have the grades for a full degree courseYou have non-traditional qualifications or experienceYou’re starting university after some time away from educationYou’re looking for more support during the transition into university study.**Life as a foundation year student**During a foundation year you’ll learn about your chosen subject, develop your study skills and get used to university life. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree course.As a foundation year student, you’ll be a full student of the University and part of our community. You’ll have access to all our campus facilities and support.**Why choose this course**Our LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations course offers you the opportunity to study both core law subjects and international politics. You’ll develop a political perspective on law as a body of rules and the ability to tackle the fundamental issues of fairness, justice and equality that are at the heart of every society. Our School of Law will provide you with a stimulating and supportive environment for undergraduate study. Members of our academic staff have international reputations for research and are experienced legal practitioners. They provide consultancy to law firms, governments, non-governmental organisations and businesses around the world. We are ranked in the top 20 for law in the UK by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021 (top 101-125 globally) and 15th for employability in Law in the Guardian University Guide 2021. We were also ranked as one of the best in the country for Politics in the 2020 National Student Survey, with 89% overall satisfaction and ranked 3rd (Learning Opportunities), 4th(Learning Community) and 7th (Teaching).**What you will study**Our LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations course will challenge you to not only understand the law, but also to apply it and consider its impact on society on a global scale. Our law courses are enhanced by our student-focused teaching approach, engaging tutorials and the opportunity to study legal areas that are of particular interest to you. You’ll learn how to debate the law, analyse its application to given situations and apply your legal understanding in a national or international context. We’ll develop your professional skills through a series of extracurricular activities including client interviewing, negotiation and mooting.