Law (Including Foundation Year) LLB
University of South Wales
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Bachelor of Law - LLB

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Pontypridd

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Law - LLB

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This LLB (Hons) Law degree is recognised as a qualifying law degree (QLD) for professional purposes in the UK. This means it satisfies the academic stage of training set by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board for progression to the vocational stage – the Legal Practice Course (LPC) to become a solicitor, or the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) to become a barrister. If you have already decided on a career as a solicitor, you should consider our LLB (Hons) ...Read more

This LLB (Hons) Law degree is recognised as a qualifying law degree (QLD) for professional purposes in the UK. This means it satisfies the academic stage of training set by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board for progression to the vocational stage – the Legal Practice Course (LPC) to become a solicitor, or the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) to become a barrister. If you have already decided on a career as a solicitor, you should consider our LLB (Hons) Legal Practice.The LLB Law degree combines a balanced and stimulating legal education with practical skills and work-based learning. You will gain knowledge of the law and its application in the real world, learn how to analyse and solve problems, and how to present logical, reasoned arguments. This emphasis on skills means you’ll be ready for the challenges of any career. We encourage personal development through practical options and employability initiatives. You can gain experience at our Legal and Financial Advice Clinic, advising clients on legal issues, and on completion of appropriate modules, you can gain exemption from Part 2 of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, enabling member status.Foundation YearThe LLB (Hons) Law is also available as a four year course including an integrated Foundation Year, and is designed for students who do not currently meet admissions criteria for direct entry onto the degree.You will start by completing a foundation year, which provides well structured support, allowing you to develop your skills and knowledge before continuing onto the three year degree programme.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
56/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
62nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
95th
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 - 83 = 17% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
17%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Law graduate salary at this uni
£16,000
UK Law graduate salary
£17,000
What students say
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Brandon
13 Jan 25

My course is amazing, the student union is quite tragic but it's slightly..Read more

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Rebecca
24 Oct 24

USW is an incredibly supportive university. If you want to be treated as an individual and not a number this is the place to go! The modules are enjoyable the lecturers are..Read more

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A level

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DD Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

48 Grades / Points required

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

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Pass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points.

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Passing the T Level with Pass (D or E in the Core)

Popular A-level subjects

Law

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

Law
40%
History
26%
Psychology
24%
Religious Studies & Theology
23%
English Literature
19%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,000 per year

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£9,000 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,000 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,000 per year

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£9,000 per year

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Students from EU

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£12,600 per year

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Students from International

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£12600 Per year

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Brandon
13 Jan 25
Law LLB (Hons)
My course is amazing, the student union is quite tragic but it's slightly...
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Rebecca
24 Oct 24
Law (Accelerated Route) LLB (Hons)
USW is an incredibly supportive university. If you want to be treated as an individual and not a number this is the place to go! The modules are enjoyable the lecturers are...
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University of South Wales
University of South Wales , Pontypridd

With more than 23,000 students and 2,700 staff, the University of South Wales (USW) is one of the largest universities in Wales, and...

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University of South Wales
University of South Wales Pontypridd Rhondda, Cynon, Taff CF37 1DL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Treforest  0.2 miles away
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