| A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in all courses applied toward the minor. | ||
| CORE COURSES: | 6 | |
POLS 102 | Introduction to American Government | |
POLS 210 | Law and the Legal System | |
| UPPER-DIVISION ELECTIVES: | 9 | |
| Select three of the following: | ||
POLS 313 | American Constitutional Law | |
POLS 314 | Civil Liberties in the United States | |
POLS 315 | Law and Public Policy | |
POLS 324 | Sexuality, Law, and Politics | |
POLS 331 | Criminal Law Policy and Administration | |
POLS 335 | Civil Rights, Policy, and Politics | |
POLS 357 | Comparative Law and Politics | |
POLS 363 | International Law | |
POLS 452 | European Union Law/Legal Systems | |
POLS 453 | European Union Law/Institutions | |
| Total Hours | 15 |

Bachelor of Law and Legal Studies at West Virginia University
International students can study the Law and Legal Studies at West Virginia University on the Morgantown campus in United States of America. This Bachelor degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 4 years and is offered at the Morgantown campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 16, 2027.
About Bachelor of Law and Legal Studies
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Law and Legal Studies at West Virginia University
Entry Requirements
- Must have at least a 2.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale for general admission.
- Must meet English Proficiency or request conditional admission and admission to the Intensive English Program (IEP).
- Please be advised that some Engineering majors may reach capacity and therefore will be restricted from entry.
- For direct admission to some colleges and majors, SAT or ACT scores are required and must be sent to WVU directly from the respective testing services. Please review the program requirements. For all other majors, international students are encouraged but not required to submit SAT or ACT scores, if available. SAT/ACT scores are useful for determining scholarship eligibility.
- WVU welcomes applications from students with IGCSE and O-Level Certificates from an approved UK exam board for admissions consideration. We require a minimum of five subject passes, of which two must be English and Mathematics. The average of the grades must be at least a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). A passing grade in the subject of English will be accepted as evidence of sufficient English ability.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 53
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 79
Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Law and Legal Studies at West Virginia University
Application Fee 60
How to Apply for Bachelor of Law and Legal Studies at West Virginia University
- Review the admissions requirements, English Language Proficiency requirements (scores are for undergraduate levels only) and our undergraduate application deadlines.
- To apply for an on-campus program, complete either the WVU Application or the Common App and include the nonrefundable fee of $65.
WVU Application The Common AppTo apply for an online program, use the steps for WVU Online Campus applicants.
- Have your Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic or Duolingo English Test scores sent to WVU.
- Send the following information to WVU:
- Copies of all official academic records/transcripts in original language of issue (transcripts from U.S. institutions must be sent to WVU directly from the institutions).
- Copies of all academic certificates or diplomas in original language of issue.
- English translations of academic records/transcripts and certificates/diplomas.
Bachelor of Law and Legal Studies at West Virginia University

West Virginia University
United States of America, Morgantown