LLB Honours Law with International Relations

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Middlesex University Dubai

Program Overview

The LLB Honours Law with International Relations at Middlesex University Dubai combines a solid legal education with a global understanding of politics, diplomacy, and international affairs. It’s ideal for students who want to study law in an international context and are interested in careers that span legal practice, global organisations, policy, or diplomacy.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1

You begin by building strong foundations in law while being introduced to international relations. Core modules such as English Legal System, Public Law, and Contract Law are studied alongside introductory international relations topics, helping you understand how legal systems and global politics interact.

Year 2

In the second year, your legal knowledge deepens with key subjects like Criminal Law and Tort Law, while international relations modules explore areas such as global governance and international political structures. This year helps you connect legal rules with international institutions and real-world global issues.

Year 3

Your final year focuses on advanced legal study and global perspectives. You’ll cover subjects such as Equity and Trusts and Land Law, alongside higher-level international relations topics like international security and diplomacy, developing strong analytical, research, and communication skills.

Focus Areas

Law fundamentals, public and criminal law, contract and tort law, international relations, global governance, international security, legal research and analysis.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates develop the ability to analyse legal problems, understand international political and legal systems, communicate complex arguments clearly, and apply legal knowledge in global and professional contexts.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

This programme is recognised as a UK-qualifying law degree, meeting the academic requirements for progression toward legal training in the UK, while also providing strong preparation for international and policy-related careers.

Reputation (Employability & Rankings)

Middlesex University Dubai is well established for delivering UK-standard legal education in the region, with graduates valued for their global outlook, legal skills, and readiness for professional roles across law, international organisations, and related sectors.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Middlesex University Dubai, the LLB Honours Law with International Relations is designed to help you understand how law operates on a global stage, alongside politics, diplomacy, and international institutions. Your learning combines legal analysis with real-world global issues, supported by experienced academics, modern facilities, and strong employability frameworks that prepare you for professional and international careers.

You’ll develop practical skills through interactive teaching, applied assessments, and structured career-focused opportunities that connect classroom learning to real professional environments, including:

Interactive seminars and workshops where you analyse legal cases, international disputes, and global political issues, developing legal reasoning, debate, and communication skills
Case-based and group assessments that reflect how legal and policy professionals collaborate in international and organisational settings
Internship and work experience opportunities supported by the university’s Careers and Employability Services, including roles in legal, corporate, compliance, policy, and international organisations
Future Forward Programme activities, such as job shadowing, employer talks, industry visits, and career skills workshops that expose you to real professional environments
Access to modern library and digital learning resources, including legal databases, international relations journals, and online research tools to support independent and collaborative study
Technology-enabled learning spaces across the Dubai campus, supporting presentations, group work, and research-led learning
Dedicated careers guidance, offering CV support, interview preparation, career planning, and employer engagement tailored to law and international relations pathways

Together, these experiences help you graduate with strong legal knowledge, global awareness, and the confidence to move into legal practice, international organisations, policy roles, or postgraduate study.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the LLB Honours Law with International Relations from Middlesex University Dubai leave with a strong mix of legal knowledge and global awareness. Many go on to roles such as legal advisor, policy or international relations officer, compliance specialist, or risk and governance analyst, working across law firms, multinational companies, government bodies, and international organisations.

What really strengthens your journey is the support you receive throughout your degree:

Careers and employability support: You’ll be supported by a dedicated careers team offering one-to-one guidance, CV and interview preparation, skills workshops, and networking opportunities tailored to international and legal careers.
Internships and work experience: Students are encouraged to gain practical experience through internships and placements in legal, corporate, compliance, and policy-focused organisations across the UAE.
Industry exposure: Through structured career programmes, you’ll take part in employer talks, job shadowing, field visits, and career events that give you a clear understanding of how global and legal professions work in practice.
Recognised degree value: This is a UK-qualifying law degree, meaning it meets the academic requirements for legal training in the UK and is respected internationally, offering long-term value wherever your career takes you.
Graduate outcomes: Middlesex University Dubai has a strong track record of graduates progressing into employment or further study soon after graduation, reflecting the practical focus of its programmes and their relevance to today’s job market.

Further Academic Progression:

After completing this degree, many students choose to continue with postgraduate study such as a Master of Laws (LLM), often specialising in international law, human rights, or global governance. Others move into postgraduate programmes in public policy, diplomacy, or international relations, using their legal foundation to access senior advisory, regulatory, or international roles.