Skip to main content

Politics, Philosophy & Law LLB

UCAS code: LM21

Key information

Course type:
Single honours
Delivery mode:
Campus
Study mode:
Full time
Required A-level:
A*AA
Full entry requirements, including contextual requirements
Duration:
Four years
Application status:
Closed
Start date:
September 2024
Application deadline:
31 January 2024

Our four-year Politics, Philosophy, and Law (PPL) LLB is the first of its kind in the UK. Jointly delivered by The Dickson Poon School of Law, the Department of Political Economy, and the Department of Philosophy, it offers students the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in these three disciplines while simultaneously achieving a law degree. In addition to their comprehensive legal training, students will explore contemporary political, philosophical, and legal theory. As they advance in their studies, the flexible curriculum structure offers access to a wide range of modules, enabling students to align their studies with their interests and future aspirations.

Key benefits

  • Flexible curriculum structure, allowing students access to a range of modules from The Dickson Poon School of Law, Department of Political Economy, and Department of Philosophy.
  • Taught by world-class academics, visiting lecturers, and practitioners from global law firms.
  • Unrivalled location for law, near landmarks like the Royal Courts of Justice, Law Society, and Inns of Court.
  • Access to extensive legal research resources at King’s College London’s impressive Maughan Library.
  • Engaged student-run societies that organize both social gatherings and career-oriented events.
  • Dynamic practical skills curriculum, including professional skills modules, a legal clinic, and a mooting programme.
  • Dedicated careers team offering tailored guidance for navigating and excelling in the legal profession.

Employability

King’s Law graduates are popular with many employers. The majority of our students choose to become solicitors in leading law firms and specialist or niche firms. Others opt for careers in business or finance, becoming financial analysts, management consultants. Others find that their PPL degree opens up career opportunities in international development, advisory work, the public sector, journalism, teaching or higher education. Although the employment market is competitive, our students  have been successful in obtaining posts with their desired firms or sets of chambers. Many law firms target our students especially, because they have come to associate King’s with high-quality, motivated applicants who are highly competitive with those from other top law schools both in the UK and overseas.

Destinations

Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:

  • Lawyer
  • Civil Servant
  • United Nations Official
  • Financial Analyst
  • Tax Advisor
  • Head of Trading
  • Management Consultant
  • Journalist
  • Publisher
  • Paralegal
  • Entrepreneur
  • Academic

Employability

King’s Law graduates are popular with many employers. The majority of our students choose to become solicitors in leading law firms and specialist or niche firms. Others opt for careers in business or finance, becoming financial analysts, management consultants. Others find that their PPL degree opens up career opportunities in international development, advisory work, the public sector, journalism, teaching or higher education. Although the employment market is competitive, our students  have been successful in obtaining posts with their desired firms or sets of chambers. Many law firms target our students especially, because they have come to associate King’s with high-quality, motivated applicants who are highly competitive with those from other top law schools both in the UK and overseas.

Destinations

Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:

  • Lawyer
  • Civil Servant
  • United Nations Official
  • Financial Analyst
  • Tax Advisor
  • Head of Trading
  • Management Consultant
  • Journalist
  • Publisher
  • Paralegal
  • Entrepreneur
  • Academic

Key information

Course type:
Single honours
Delivery mode:
Campus
Study mode:
Full time
Required A-level:
A*AA
Full entry requirements, including contextual requirements
Duration:
Four years
Application status:
Closed
Start date:
September 2024
Application deadline:
31 January 2024

Open days and events

Chat with current students and King's staff to find out about the courses we offer, life at King's and ask any questions you may have.

Explore more

Accommodation

Take a look at our comfortable, safe residences to suit your budget, located close to King's teaching campuses.

Campus life

Art, food, music, shopping – you'll never find yourself with nothing to do in the world's most vibrant city.

Life in London

Information about living in London, including events, budgeting and expenses, travel and safety.

Student support

During your time at King's College London, a range of academic and personal support and guidance is available to you.