Program Overview

LLB Law with International Relations is a joint honours degree where you will explore two challenging, stimulating and complimentary disciplines. Elements of this degree are recognised by the Bar Standards Board and the Solicitors Regulation Authority - a direct route to the legal profession. The degree encompasses a range of traditional and contemporary legal and international politics topics equipping you with the skills and competences demanded in many industries that will become available to you. You will emerge with "real world" capabilities, enabling you to shape your future and develop the career you deserve.**Why study LLB Law and International Relations at Aberystwyth University?**- Taught by experienced staff including legal professionals and world-renowned international politics academics;- Well balanced degree between theory and practice designed to meet employer needs and expectations;- Learn at the oldest and most established Law Department in Wales;- The Department of International Politics is regarded as world leading and internationally excellent, and is the best in Wales with our pioneering Research (Ref 2014);- The department that was founded in 1919 after the end of World War I, and it’s the world’s first university department of International Politics;- Taught by professionals who are active for large organisations e.g. GRETA, the Country Side Commission for Wales, the Youth Justice Board, the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights;- Exciting International Politics opportunities to participate in: a renowned three-day role-playing exercise called "Crisis Games", a prestigious Parliamentary Placement Scheme, and contribution to the oldest student-run internal politics journal, "Interstate";- Option to participate in our Mooting Society, in order to develop your key advocacy and litigation skills, and compete in national competitions.