Law and Politics DipHE

Why this course?

• Learn from dedicated tutors with extensive knowledge and experience of the practice and teaching of law • #8 in England for undergraduate student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2024) • Top 3 modern university in London (Complete University Guide 2025)

About this course

Gain the knowledge to construct arguments, think critically, process large amounts of data and challenge policy as well as gaining an insight and context in how law is passed and why.

Successful completion of this course will allow you to move onto the 2nd year of our BSc in Law and Politics.

Skills

The Roehampton Law School offers a practice-based approach to learning and a strong foundation for your future career. Studying for our Law with Politics degree will give you a wide range of transferable skills, setting you up for success in any profession. You’ll learn how to construct a winning argument, reason critically, think on your feet and write with precision and clarity.

Politics is a central element of human society, where our most pressing issues and concerns are addressed. Through political processes, institutions and ideas, complex, diverse modern cultures identify, share and contest values and make decisions about rules to live by and about how goods will be distributed nationally and internationally.

Alongside your legal training, you’ll gain a sound grounding in the academic tradition of politics.

Career opportunities

​Secure a sustainable legal career in a rapidly changing world.

Our Law and Politics DipHE course will prepare you for a range of legal and ‘practical’ careers, such as:

• Solicitor (you’ll also need to take the SQE and gain qualifying work experience) • Paralegal • Politics • Policy Officer

Wherever you want to go in the future, you’ll be preparing for the world of work from day one at Roehampton, with regular access to:

• Employability events • Guest industry speakers • Networking opportunities • Personalised mentoring and careers support

You’ll graduate ready to grab every opportunity that comes your way.