Law and Politics BA

The BA Law and Politics at Liverpool Hope University brings together two powerful disciplines, giving you a deep understanding of how legal systems and political structures influence each other. It’s an ideal degree for students who enjoy debate, want to understand how decisions are made in society, and are looking for career paths that blend legal reasoning with political awareness.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1 – Understanding Law and the Foundations of Politics

Your first year introduces you to the essential areas of both subjects. You’ll study key law modules such as Contract Law and Criminal Law, learning how legal principles shape everyday life. Alongside this, politics modules explore political systems, ideologies and global issues, helping you understand how government, power and policy work together.

Year 2 – Developing Legal Skills and Political Insight

In your second year, you’ll build on what you’ve learned through modules like Tort Law, Land Law and Public Law, strengthening your analytical and problem-solving skills. Politics modules dive deeper into areas such as comparative politics, public policy, and international relations, encouraging you to examine how political decisions are formed and challenged. This blend of law and politics helps you develop a sharp, well-rounded perspective on social issues.

Year 3 – Advanced Topics and Professional Development

Your final year allows you to specialise in areas that interest you most. In law, you might explore Human Rights Law, Criminal Evidence or Company Law, while politics options could include political theory, global governance or conflict studies. You’ll also complete a major research project or dissertation in politics, giving you the chance to investigate a topic you’re passionate about and demonstrate your independent thinking.

Focus areas (in a string):

Contract law, criminal law, tort law, land law, public law, human rights, political systems, international relations, public policy, political theory.

Learning outcomes (in a string):

Understand how law and politics interact, apply legal reasoning, analyse political structures, communicate clearly, conduct independent research and interpret complex information with confidence.

Professional alignment (accreditation):

Prepares students for careers in public service, legal support roles, policy analysis, government, NGOs, journalism, civil service and graduate training pathways.

Reputation (employability rankings):

Liverpool Hope University is recognised for its supportive learning environment, strong student satisfaction and strong career outcomes in law, politics and the wider social sciences.