In addition, there is a wide range of Minors modules to choose from, including The Cold War, British Political History, Politics of the Media, Politics of Northern Ireland, and Public Sector Management. Students will also undertake a course in research methods in their second year and a supervised research programme in their final year, leading to the submission of a dissertation. This will provide students with the basis for postgraduate academic studies in law and politics. In addition, modes of study are flexible, and it is possible for parts of the course to be undertaken by study in the evenings. Assessment Assessment is by a combination of final examinations, coursework and oral and written presentations.
Emphasis is placed upon development of skills, and assessment methods vary accordingly.
Applicants with BTEC National level qualifications should have 4 Distinction passes and the rest at Merit level. Applications from mature students are particularly encouraged. No formal qualifications are required but an aptitude test may be set. Careers An LLB with Minors degree is a well-respected qualification and opens up a range of opportunities in careers within and outside the legal profession. Apart from a career as a solicitor or barrister, careers in local government, banking and financial services, journalism, business and personnel management and in social services are just a few examples of possible career destinations.