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Gain the foundations of legal knowledge along with insight into how the law works within different political systems.
You’ll learn to think like a lawyer, carry out legal research and apply your knowledge of legal and political science to broad social problems and challenges as part of a degree that's recognised by the Bar Standards Board and Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Here, you’re a professional-in-the-making from day one, learning as a valued member of a tight-knit legal community. We offer a personal experience: every student counts. We take the time to get to know you, to develop your individual abilities, help you challenge current thinking and grow confidence.
About this course
Our extensive Westminster connections, together with wider UK and international expertise, ensure you’ll be at the heart of contemporary political debate.
You’ll be taught by experts whose research influences policy, regulatory change and public debate. You'll get to grips with the concept of law, legal phenomena and legal systems, and examine political theory and key advances in human security and welfare. You could also study abroad at one of our highly ranked partner institutions.
We provide you with much more than a degree. We’re all about preparation for your career. Learn the legal ropes in our mock courtrooms. And work alongside professionals on real cases – such as employment tribunals in our Legal Advice Centre
Build your legal experience on internships with local law firms and government – and mini-pupillages with Wilberforce Chambers. Practise legal skills in our Law Society’s mooting and client interviewing competitions. And rub shoulders with leading law firms at our yearly careers convention.
You’re guaranteed a place at the University of Law2, which prepares students for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE). And we’ve also partnered with the University of Law to deliver the series of Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) postgraduate courses on campus at Hull, for those who want to go on to professional practice.
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Introduction to Law and its Study
This module provides you with a basic introduction to law and the key skills for studying it. In particular, you'll develop your ability in academic writing, problem solving and research.
compulsory
20 credits
Systems of Justice
Develop your understanding of law as a fundamental social institution. You'll reflect on your understanding of justice, with reference to contemporary social issues.
compulsory
20 credits
Criminal Law
Develop a strong understanding of criminal law in England and Wales. You'll focus on topics like property offences, non-fatal offences against the person, defences and inchoate offences.
compulsory
20 credits
Public and European Law
In this module you'll study the law governing the UK state, the institution of the European Union and the nature of the legal relationship between the UK and the EU.
compulsory
20 credits
British Political History since 1945
The UK's political history after World War Two: from Eden to the EEC and from Wilson to the 'Winter of Discontent', encounter the people, ideas and policies that have shaped modern Britain.
compulsory
20 credits
Introduction to Comparative Politics
This module introduces Comparative Politics, one of the major building blocks for the study of Politics. It introduces “the study of the state” and some of the main concepts used by politics scholars, like political culture, political parties, executives, legislatures and constitutions.
compulsory
20 credits
Obligations I – The Law of Tort
Study the general framework and key concepts of the law of tort. Among other things, you'll consider the grounds of liability and evaluate the role of tort law in modern society.
compulsory
20 credits
Obligations II - The Law of Contract
Examine contract formation and enforceability, factors that may render a contract void, the interpretation of contractual terms and potential remedies for breach of contract.
compulsory
20 credits
Real-World Law
Developed in partnership with a leading commercial law firm, and taught by practising solicitors, arbitrators, mediators and advocates, you will focus on understanding law in a commercial setting through interactive workshops, finding solutions to legal issues using a range of practical skills.
compulsory
20 credits
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Our academics
Our legal academic expertise is addressing intellectual and real-world challenges.
With considerable expertise in restorative justice, civil law, international and public law, our research has always had a strong interest in social and criminal justice.
Professor Lindsay Moir
HK Bevan Chair, Professor of International Law
The Law School’s Research Director, Lindsay has been awarded British Academy and the Economic and Social Research Council research funding during his career. He also held a visiting position at the International Human Rights Law Institute, Chicago.
Dr Caroline Gibby
Reader and Head of Law
Caroline gained a Law Degree from the University of Liverpool, going on to qualify as a Solicitor in 1990, moving on to different roles with the firms where she worked. Caroline joined the University of Hull as Reader and Head of Law in 2022.
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We’ve been teaching Law at Hull since the University was founded in 1927. Our Law graduates form a wide network around the world.
Our LLB programmes include the foundations of legal knowledge, which are essential for going into legal practice. The skills and knowledge you’ll gain are also highly sought after by employers inside and outside of the legal field – so you’ll open up a whole range of careers.
Our graduates go on to roles including solicitor, barrister, legal executive, civil servant, political researcher and within local government.
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