Law, LLB (Hons)

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Explore specialist areas of law, from Human Rights to Cybercrime, on a degree that is ranked 4th in the UK for Graduate Outcomes. 

Course Overview

The LLB Law at Swansea University is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of the foundations of legal knowledge, including Contract Law, Tort Law, Criminal Law, Public Law, Land Law, Equity and Trusts, as well as Law Professionalism and Ethics. These core subjects satisfy the academic stage of training required by the Bar Standards Board, and provide a strong basis for those looking to take the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). 

The programme enables you to understand how the law works in relation to society, politics and the economy. You will be required to think critically about legal principles and their impact, which will support you in developing essential legal skills, and a global perspective that encourages you to think beyond your immediate environment. 

As your studies progress, you can tailor your degree through a wide range of optional modules in areas such as Human Rights, Medical Law, Cybercrime, Environmental Law, Family and Child Law and World Trade. This flexibility will enable you to pursue your interests, while developing specialist expertise. 

Why Law at Swansea?

  • A degree that prepares you for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)  
  • The core legal modules undertaken also satisfy the academic stage of training required by the Bar Standards Board, providing an ideal foundation for further training to qualify as a Barrister  
  • You will receive personalised support with dedicated personal tutors, a carefully designed induction programme, and regular skills development workshops  
  • The programme combines foundational legal knowledge with specialist expertise, ensuring you can be competitive when seeking out roles in the legal profession 
  • You will become part of a supportive student community where your voice matters 

Your Law Experience

Our LLB programme places a strong emphasis on equipping you with the skills necessary for professional life. The curriculum is carefully designed to reflect the evolving landscape of legal education, including the changes introduced by the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), while maintaining the value of a traditional law degree. 

You will be supported throughout the programme in developing a broad range of skills, such as legal writing, oral presentation and problem-solving. The inclusion of multiple-choice question (MCQ) assessments, which are a key feature of the SQE, ensures that you are prepared for contemporary professional requirements. 

Opportunities to gain real-world experience are embedded throughout the degree, including participation in the Law Clinic, where you can provide advice to clients under supervision, and there are opportunities to take part in mooting, negotiation, and client interviewing competitions. 

The LLB is structured in order to provide you with a thorough grounding in the foundations of legal knowledge, while creating the flexibility that allows you to tailor your own studies to your interests and aspirations, which can lie in a range of sectors due to the variety of modules available. 

In your first year, you will study compulsory modules covering the foundations of law. The second year includes further compulsory modules, alongside two optional modules that allow you to begin tailoring your studies. 

By the third year, the programme becomes almost fully optional, with the ability to choose from a wide range of specialised modules covering a diverse range of areas. By this stage, you will have studied all of the foundational subjects and will have the knowledge and understanding to make the most of your optional modules. 

If you would like to complete a 4-year LLB with a Year in Practice, please visit our LLB Law in Practice course page. 

Modules

We've enhanced our modules to deliver an engaging learning experience, designed to help you develop the skills employers are looking for. Discover what's on offer and feel inspired by the modules you can study.

Entry Requirements

We consider all applicants on their own merits and welcome applications from students with a wide range of qualifications.

Careers and Employability

The programme is designed with employability at its heart. You will have the opportunity to acquire practical skills in legal research, advocacy and negotiation, as well as written and oral communication by taking part in seminars and experiential learning.

The Law School at Swansea University has numerous connections within the legal profession. Through these, work experience programmes are made available for summer placements within Solicitors Firms, Barristers Chambers and linked professions. We also actively share employability opportunities through our internal platforms and on our graduate LinkedIn page, to support you in securing employment.

In each semester, we run an ‘assessment day’, to enable you to practice your CV drafting, interviewing and problem-solving skills. We also host an ‘additional careers’ event each year to allow you to explore other career prospects outside of the traditional Solicitor or Barrister routes.

Guest lectures and extracurricular workshops take place throughout the year. These are delivered by Solicitors and Barristers, and organisations such as the Law Commission, giving you invaluable career insights, and linking you with key members of the profession.

Graduates go on to work in a variety of roles in the legal profession, including as solicitors, barristers or legal assistants. Other typical graduate destinations include:

  • The Police Force
  • The Probation Service
  • Local Authorities and the Civil Service
  • The Financial Sector
  • HR
  • Charities and NGOs

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