A qualifying law degree paired with international relations is the pitch of the LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations with Foundation Year at East India. Notes cover contract, tort, public law, property and equity alongside realism, liberalism, constructivism and institutions such as the UN, NATO, the WTO and the EU. The standard full-time pattern is two campus weekdays, 10am to 5pm; evening and weekend options are also listed. January 2027 is the intake shown. The foundation year suits applicants not ready for direct Level 4; mature applicants with relevant experience are also. AF Education does not promise pupillage or diplomatic posts. AF Education gives England-resident UK home students free help with the application and with Student Finance England.
Key facts
- Award / level
- LLB (Hons) (Bachelors)
- Study mode
- Full time
- Schedule options
- Weekday
- Location
- At the East India campus in London
- Upcoming intake
- January 2027
- Application deadline
- 25 Jan 2027
- Foundation year
- Yes — included in this course title
- Awarding university
- Anglia Ruskin University
- Partner pathway
- ARU
Who this course is for
This suits mature students and career changers who want LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations but need a foundation year before degree-level study.
Entry routes for mature students
The foundation year suits applicants not ready for direct Level 4. Standard undergraduate comparison is a minimum of two A levels and three GCSEs at C/4 including English and maths; mature applicants with relevant experience are also considered. AF Education confirms which route applies.
Funding with Student Finance England
AF Education is a free service for England-resident UK home students — not international applicants. For eligible courses, a Tuition Fee Loan is paid directly to the university and a Maintenance Loan is paid to you for living costs. Eligibility depends on residency and previous study; use our free eligibility checker before you apply.
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How often you study
The standard full-time pattern in London is two weekdays on campus, 10am to 5pm. Your exact timetable is confirmed before you enrol.
Career and progression
AF Education does not guarantee jobs or progression. The degree aims to build knowledge and transferable skills valued across related roles.
Course overview from Anglia Ruskin University
Law rarely stops at a border. This course pairs a qualifying law degree with the study of international relations, so you graduate able to analyse both legal and geopolitical issues with the same rigour.
Alongside the academic grounding you’d expect from a law degree, including contract, tort, public law, property and equity, you’ll examine why the world is organised into competing states, how power is exercised between them, and where international law, diplomacy and armed conflict fit into that picture. You’ll study realism, liberalism and constructivism alongside negligence and trusts, and explore the UN, NATO, the WTO and the EU alongside the English legal system. The result is a degree suited to students aiming for legal practice, while also preparing you for careers in diplomacy, international organisations, policy, journalism or humanitarian work.
Assessment is designed to be transparent, consistent and supportive of your learning. For summative assessments, you will be provided with clear marking rubrics that explain the assessment criteria and grading standards, along with diagnostic and developmental feedback to help you understand your performance and identify areas for improvement.
Applications from mature individuals who can demonstrate appropriate, relevant work experience.
Employability
Studying law and international relations side by side means you graduate able to argue a case and read a geopolitical situation with the same rigour, a combination that's genuinely useful across legal practice, policy work, and corporate compliance. Real-life scenarios run through the course, culminating in a final-year Major Project where you take on a genuine international law challenge and produce independent research you can put in front of employers as evidence of what you can do.
Being based at ARU London keeps you close to firms and organisations operating in and around the City, and our Employer Engagement team uses those relationships, along with guest sessions from practising lawyers and IR professionals, to keep the course aligned with what employers are hiring for. When you're ready to look for work, ARU London's Employability Service supports you with CV feedback, interview preparation, and access to opportunities through the university's employer network.
Career paths our graduates pursue include:
Legal Practice
- Paralegal
- Trainee Solicitor (via the SQE)
- Chartered Legal Executive (via CILEX)
- Barrister's Clerk
International Relations and Policy
- Civil Service (policy and administrative grades)
- Policy or Research Assistant (think tanks, trade bodies, NGOs, charities)
- Local or Regional Government Officer
Business and Compliance
- Compliance Officer (financial services)
- Risk or Governance Assistant
- Corporate Legal Assistant (in-house teams)
With Further Study or Experience
- Barrister (via the vocational Bar course)
- Company Secretary
- Postgraduate study (LLM, Bar course, or MA in International Relations)
LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations with Foundation Year is available at London. Campus details and map links are below.
Available Campuses for LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations with Foundation Year
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East India
Import and Export Buildings, 2 Clove Crescent, Poplar, London, E14 2BE.
View on Google mapsUpcoming intake Jan 2027Application deadline 25 Jan 2027 76 days left
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English Language Requirements for Anglia Ruskin University
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Timetable Overview
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FAQs about this course
Is a foundation year included?
Yes. This course includes a foundation year before the main degree stages.
How is the course delivered?
The schedule is Weekday (Full time).
Can mature students apply?
Yes. Mature applicants are often considered through work-experience routes with a CV, references and an interview where required.
Can I get Student Finance England for this course?
AF Education gives England-resident UK home students (not international applicants) free help applying for Student Finance England on eligible courses. Check your eligibility free before you apply.
Is this course for UK home students?
Yes. AF Education lists this as a UK home-student funded pathway.
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