How long is the Higher Diploma in Law, Politics and Economics at LSLPE?

The Higher Diploma in Law, Politics and Economics runs 15 to 18 months across on-campus, online and distance routes. All three modes complete the same capstone for the Higher Diploma in Law, Politics and Economics.

How is the Higher Diploma in Law, Politics and Economics delivered?

The Higher Diploma in Law, Politics and Economics is delivered on-campus in London, online and by distance learning. Every mode uses weekly seminars and an interdisciplinary capstone or workplace project.

Is the Higher Diploma in Law, Politics and Economics UK-recognised?

Yes, the Higher Diploma in Law, Politics and Economics is a UK Level 5 award aligned with SRA foundation knowledge, PSA benchmarks, Royal Economic Society and CIPFA standards.

What are the entry requirements for the Higher Diploma in Law, Politics and Economics?

The Higher Diploma in Law, Politics and Economics expects a relevant Level 4 Diploma, Advanced Diploma or comparable qualification. Prior policy, paralegal or research experience is welcomed.

What does the Higher Diploma in Law, Politics and Economics cost and is funding available?

The Higher Diploma in Law, Politics and Economics is quoted on the LSLPE fees page with staged payment plans and employer sponsorship documentation. Admissions issues a personalised funding letter on request.

Higher Dip in Law, Politics & Economics | LSLPE | Harold International College of London

Course Overview

The Higher Diploma in Law, Politics and Economics at LSLPE is a UK Level 5 qualification running 15 to 18 months across on-campus, online and distance-learning routes, with structured articulation into a UK Bachelor's top-up in PPE, law with policy, or economics with public administration. The programme is aligned with Solicitors Regulation Authority foundation knowledge, Political Studies Association benchmarks, Royal Economic Society introductory competencies and Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy public sector standards.

By graduation you will have argued a legislation-shaping question through legal, political and economic lenses, produced a policy brief backed by econometric evidence, drafted a legal memorandum on a proposed statutory instrument and completed a substantive capstone or workplace project.

Key Features

Curriculum aligned with SRA foundation knowledge, PSA benchmarks, Royal Economic Society introductory competencies and CIPFA public sector standards.
Case-room seminars using Supreme Court judgments, Institute for Government reports and IFS Green Budget material.
Interdisciplinary workshops reading a live policy question across three lenses.
Named programme-tutor support across all three study modes.
Capstone or workplace project supervised by a practising lawyer, policy adviser or economist.
Confirmed credit transfer into a UK Bachelor's top-up at enrolment.

What You Will Learn

English legal method, statutory interpretation and legislative drafting.
UK political institutions from Cabinet to select committee.
Micro and macroeconomic fundamentals for policy analysis.
Policy cycle and the interaction between legislation, regulation and economic instruments.
Reading appellate judgments, select committee reports and OBR forecasts together.
Public finance basics and green-book style appraisal.
Interdisciplinary research methods across qualitative and quantitative traditions.
Capstone or workplace project design.

Who This Course Is For

Paralegals, policy officers and research assistants moving into graduate-level integrated practice.
Working practitioners in local authorities and third sector organisations.
Journalists and communicators covering the law-politics-economics intersection.
Aspiring PPE progressors preparing for a Bachelor top-up.
International applicants studying UK integrated public affairs.

Career Pathways

Policy Adviser
Public Sector Consultant
Think Tank Researcher
Programme Manager
Strategy Adviser
Political Analyst
Development Analyst
Global Affairs Analyst

The LSLPE careers service holds at least one careers day each academic year connecting Higher Diploma in Law, Politics and Economics students with employers across Whitehall, chambers, City firms, think tanks and international bodies.

Entry Requirements

A relevant Diploma (Level 4), Advanced Diploma or comparable qualification.
GCSE English at grade 4/C and Mathematics at grade 4/C or equivalent.
IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5) for non-native English speakers.
One academic or professional reference.
Working professionals moving from paralegal, policy officer, research assistant or public administration roles are welcomed.

Why Study at LSLPE

LSLPE is the specialist law, politics and economics division of Harold International College of London, teaching in small tutor-visible cohorts within a short tube ride of the Royal Courts of Justice, Parliament, HM Treasury and the Institute for Government. The Higher Diploma reads its three subjects together because that is how serious UK public practice actually works.

Three parallel study modes let progressors, working practitioners and portfolio-route applicants complete the Higher Diploma without leaving employment, and the LSLPE careers service refreshes curriculum annually against SRA, PSA, Royal Economic Society and CIPFA guidance.

Apply for Higher Diploma in Law, Politics and Economics

Applications for the Higher Diploma in Law, Politics and Economics open with rolling intakes and admissions responds within one working day. Complete a Higher Diploma at LSLPE and articulate into a UK Bachelor's top-up in the same discipline with credit transfer confirmed at enrolment, and take a credentialed UK step into integrated public practice. Enrol Now