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Diploma of First Year Degree in Year 1 in Law, Politics and International Relations
International College Portsmouth
- Portsmouth, United Kingdom
- 0.58 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
The first degree year in law, politics and international relations taught at ICP, leading into the second year at the University of Portsmouth.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain key principles of First Year Degree in Year 1 in Law
- Politics and International Relations. Apply relevant analytical and practical techniques
- assess evidence
- and communicate project or study findings.
Career outcomes
- Barrister
- solicitor
- paralegal
- public affairs consultant
- social researcher
Curriculum
- Year 1 is the first year of the LLB (Hons) Law: public law
- law society and justice
- the art of persuasion
- criminal law
- English legal system
- contract law and communication skills.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed secondary education to a country-specific standard higher than Foundation entry (Admission Requirements page)
- IELTS 5.5 (no component below 5.5) or equivalent TOEFL iBT/PTE.
Accepted academic background
Completed secondary education to a higher country-specific standard than Foundation, no single grade; examples: Algeria Baccalaureat 12/20 (Business, Accounting) or 13/20 (Computing, Engineering, Property, Science); Australia VCE ATAR 55 percent (Business) or 60 percent (technical/science); Bangladesh HSC GPA 3.00; Armenia/Azerbaijan-type entries 'N/A' for some routes. Year 1 (First Year Degree) entry.
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5 (no component below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 3.5 Reading / 3 Listening / 3 Speaking / 3 Writing (new 1-6 band scale)
- PTE Academic 59 (no component below 59)
- Duolingo unconfirmed
- IELTS Academic 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Complete the institution application or the authorized admissions process for the selected course. Prepare the academic records and course-specific supporting documents requested by admissions. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £16,500 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Portsmouth campus (University of Portsmouth city centre) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Undergraduate Pathways |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | ICP offers limited bursaries, including a conditional Global Development Bursary and Navitas Family Bursary. Its published 2026/27 campaign lists January 2026, September 2026 and January 2027; availability for this later intake must be confirmed. Progression-university scholarships have separate criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.58 years.
Tuition is £16,500 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £14,436 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5 (no component below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 3.5 Reading / 3 Listening / 3 Speaking / 3 Writing (new 1-6 band scale), PTE Academic 59 (no component below 59), Duolingo unconfirmed, IELTS Academic 5.5.