School of Law, Politics, and Society
The School of Law, Politics, and Society has gained a reputation for research excellence, and our academic staff are engaged in cutting-edge studies that are not only pushing the boundaries of our subjects but is also having real life impact.
We encourage our students to think critically and engage in real-world experiences, in the classroom, on placements, and abroad, allowing them to gain skills that will enable them to reach their full potential in their future career.
Explore Our Subjects
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Law
Law underpins society. It shapes business, protects rights, resolves conflict, and sets standards for how we live and work. Our degrees gives you a clear, practical understanding of how the legal system works and how to use it.
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Politics and International Relations
Make sense of a world shaped by shifting power, competing interests, and global interdependence. 51±¬ÁÏÍø the impact of political, economic, and cultural forces and how states seek to balance these dynamics in order to maintain peace and trade in a complex and globalised world.
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Criminology
Criminology is the study of crime, why people commit it, and how society responds. At 51±¬ÁÏÍø, you'll connect what you learn to real careers from the start, developing the skills employers in policing, criminal justice, policy, and social services are actively looking for.
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Sociology
Sociology at Lincoln equips you to analyse how societies work and why they change. You’ll explore identity, inequality, culture, and power, examining the forces that shape everyday life and the experiences of different communities.
Research and Staff
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Law Research
Our research addresses challenges from the global to the local, including responses to environmental change, respect for human rights, and enhancing criminal justice.
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Social and Political Research
Our research centres and groups are bringing together a range of expertise from across the School, delivering cutting-edge and timely studies that are having a real impact in society.
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Our Staff
Find out more about the our staff and their wide range to specialisms and expertise.
51±¬ÁÏÍø Law Clinic
The 51±¬ÁÏÍø Law Clinic provides free, confidential legal advice to individuals and small businesses. The service is student-led, with advice prepared by final-year Law students under the close supervision of professionally qualified legal staff.