Law BA (Hons)
Aberystwyth University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Main Site (Aberystwyth)

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Start date

22-SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Main Site (Aberystwyth)

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22-SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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In choosing to study Aberystwyth Universitys Law Degree (BA), you will discover a challenging and stimulating course. With Law, you will discover a challenging and stimulating course. Our degree is recognised by the **Bar Standards Board and the Solicitors Regulation Authority,** providing a direct route to the legal profession, and is taught at one of the most well-regarded Law School in Wales.You will benefit from the experience and enthusiasm of our expert staff, many of whom have also ...Read more

In choosing to study Aberystwyth University's Law Degree (BA), you will discover a challenging and stimulating course. With Law, you will discover a challenging and stimulating course. Our degree is recognised by the


Bar Standards Board and the Solicitors Regulation Authority,

providing a direct route to the legal profession, and is taught at one of the most well-regarded Law School in Wales.You will benefit from the experience and enthusiasm of our expert staff, many of whom have also practised as barristers or solicitors, thus providing a practical application to your theoretical studies. You will emerge with real-world capabilities, enabling you to shape your future and develop the career that you deserve. From the moment you arrive at the Aberystwyth Law School, we will work with you to build on your skills and experience to enhance your career prospects. During your time with us, you will cover modules such as the Legal System, Criminal Law, Legal Skills and European Law, with the opportunity to undertake a work experience placement with a large organisation, such as the County Council or NHS Wales. The Year in Employment placement also known as 'YES' is centred around a year-long placement in a chosen industry by yourself between your second and third year. Aberystwyth University has a dedicated Careers Service that is here to advise, help and mentor you during your time here. The Law School also offers extracurricular activities. These include a competing Mooting Society where the participants take part in national and international mooting competitions. The department also has a specific Welsh-medium Mooting Society for those who wish to moot in the Welsh language. Students who are part of the Mooting Society develop key advocacy and litigation skills. We have many successful alumni, around the world. Many of our graduates also succeed in a range of professions, including Criminology, Financial Management, Business, Human Resources, International Relations, Journalism and Education.

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WUSCA ranking:
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32/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
53rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
42nd
Law
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 87 = 13% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
13%
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95%
Average salary
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Law graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Law graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Mitchell
25 Sep 24

Nice town, enjoyable course..Read more

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Kristina
30 Jan 24

It is really quite and a nice peaceful..Read more

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A level

A level:

BCC - ABB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

104 - 128 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 - 30 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM - DMM Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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The University welcomes undergraduate applications from students studying the Access to Higher Education Diploma, provided that relevant subject content and learning outcomes are met. We are not able to accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas as a general qualification for every undergraduate degree course.

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Aberystwyth University welcomes the Welsh Baccalaureate as a valuable qualification in its own right and considers completion of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate to be equivalent to an A level grade.

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Law

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

History
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Law
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English Literature
31%
Psychology
17%
Sociology
15%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£18,170 per year

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Students from EU

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£18,170 per year

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Students from International

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25 Sep 24
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Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University , Wales

Aberystwyth University offers an excellent university experience and is consistently ranked amongst the best universities in the UK....

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Aberystwyth University
Penglais Campus Penglais Road Aberystwyth Ceredigion SY23 3DD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberystwyth  0.4 miles away

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