Politics and Law (Cornwall) The University of Exeter

Overview

Politics and Law (Cornwall) at The University of Exeter allows you to study both disciplines in equal measure, exploring how political processes and legal systems interact. Core modules cover constitutional and human rights law, criminal law, political theory, public policy, and comparative politics, while optional modules allow you to tailor your learning to specific interests.

From the first week, you'll engage in experiential learning, tackling real-world problems through case studies, debates, immersive events, and group projects. The programme also offers the opportunity to take a professional placement with law firms, government, NGOs, or non-profit organisations in the UK or abroad, developing transferable skills in communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and commercial awareness.

Students work collaboratively, producing policy briefs, drafting legal documents, and advising organisations - gaining practical experience alongside academic study.

Your future

The BSc Politics and Law equips students with skills highly valued by employers, including research, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving. Graduates will be well-prepared for careers in law, politics, public policy, advocacy, NGOs, and international organisations.

The programme’s focus on experiential learning and professional placements ensures you develop practical, transferable skills that enhance employability across a wide range of sectors.

Graduate destinations 

You will leave with a strong foundation in both politics and law, along with practical experience through placements and immersive learning. This combination prepares you for professional legal training, careers in government, public policy, or NGOs, or further study in law, political science, or related postgraduate programmes - in the UK or internationally.