BA (Hons) Law and Politics at Bath Spa University

Programme overview

This Law and Politics combined course brings together the study of Politics and Law to develop both professional legal expertise and a sophisticated understanding of how power, policy, and institutions shape society. You’ll explore the relationship between legal systems, political theory and governmental decision-making while building research, analytical and communication skills that are highly valued across a wide range of graduate careers. In Law, you will examine the foundations of the legal system alongside key areas such as criminal law, EU law, environmental law, and cybercrime.

Faculty: Bath Business School, School of Education and Humanities | Duration: Three years full time, or four years full time with professional placement year. Part time available. | Study mode: full-time; part-time; optional professional placement year (sandwich) | Location: Bath, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Gain a broad understanding of English legal systems and criminal law, contextualise your learning, and develop your professional identity and employability skills. You’ll learn how to analyse cases critically, apply legal reasoning, and undertake legal research using established research methods. In Politics you’ll address the nature and scope of the political, developing the skills required to think and act politically.

Career pathways

This course opens you up to a range of careers both within and adjacent to Law and Politics. You might go on to practice law, work for the civil service or local council, become a human rights journalist or work in the voluntary sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Level – grades BBB-BCC. No specific subject required.; BTEC – Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM). No specific subject required.; T Levels – grade Merit. No specific subject required.; International Baccalaureate – a minimum of 32 points. No specific subject required.; Access to HE courses – Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, at Merit or higher). No specific subject required.; English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants IELTS 6.0 – for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element.;

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, UK full time Source

International applicants: GBP 18,170 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, International full time Source

Duration: Three years full time, or four years full time with professional placement year. Part time available

Apply through the official page: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/Connectors/Paperless/MOD/LAWAPO_D

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