Law with a Foundation Year - LLB (Hons)
Swansea University
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Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)

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The Foundation Year is an excellent way to gain the knowledge and skills needed to begin the LLB Law degree you will be introduced to key themes in law, as well as being provided with opportunities to pick up new skills that will be of use throughout your undergraduate degree. The Foundation Year is taught at The College, located on our Bay Campus. After you complete this year, you will move to the School of Law on Singleton Campus for the remainder of your studies.As a student on a Foundation ...Read more

The Foundation Year is an excellent way to gain the knowledge and skills needed to begin the LLB Law degree you will be introduced to key themes in law, as well as being provided with opportunities to pick up new skills that will be of use throughout your undergraduate degree. The Foundation Year is taught at The College, located on our Bay Campus. After you complete this year, you will move to the School of Law on Singleton Campus for the remainder of your studies.As a student on a Foundation programme, you will benefit from being part of a diverse teaching environment, based in state-of-the-art facilities on our £450m Bay Campus. You will spend a year on the Foundation Year, which is entirely focused on getting you ready to undertake your undergraduate LLB Law degree.Studying a Foundation Year, followed by an LLB Law degree, can lead to a range of careers. We aim to equip students with multiple skills to enhance their graduate prospects. Our graduates go on to a wide variety of careers, which include being a:barrister, civil servant, lecturer, legal executive, local government officer, paralegal, police officer, prison officer, researcher, solicitor, stockbroker or trading standards officer.

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Christina
25 Nov 25

Best thing is the new people we meet and the confidence we gain. Worst thing is it can be hard coming in on days of bad weather..Read more

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Jeslyn
25 Nov 25

near the beach so it’s nice and peaceful..Read more

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£5,760 per year

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£17,400 per year

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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

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Swansea University
Fabian Way Crymlyn Burrows Swansea SA1 8EN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  0.5 miles away

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