Law with Criminology LLB (Hons)
Swansea University
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Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)

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Singleton Park Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

22-SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)

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Singleton Park Campus

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Start date

22-SEP-25

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3 Years

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The LLB Law with Criminology at Swansea University combines the study of the core concepts of Criminology with a Law degree, giving you the opportunity to combine an interest in Criminality and Criminal Policy with in-depth coverage of the Law of England and Wales.You will gain a comprehensive grounding in the core areas covered by a Law degree: Contract Law, Criminal Law, Land Law, Equity and Trusts, Law of Tort and Public Law. Alongside this, you will study the core concepts of Criminology, ...Read more

The LLB Law with Criminology at Swansea University combines the study of the core concepts of Criminology with a Law degree, giving you the opportunity to combine an interest in Criminality and Criminal Policy with in-depth coverage of the Law of England and Wales.You will gain a comprehensive grounding in the core areas covered by a Law degree: Contract Law, Criminal Law, Land Law, Equity and Trusts, Law of Tort and Public Law. Alongside this, you will study the core concepts of Criminology, the most important theories of crime and deviance and their relevance to contemporary Criminal Justice Policy, Research and Practice.All our Law programmes contain the foundations of legal knowledge needed to enter the legal profession. Our programmes provide a strong foundation for those who wish to go on to take the Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE) and they also satisfy the academic stage of training required by the Bar Standards Board for those looking to become Barristers.The School of Law provides you with exceptional student experience, excellent employability support, and a progressive curriculum.We offer:
• Sector-leading facilities, including an award-winning Law Clinic, authentic Court Rooms and student study and social spaces
• An extensive range of work placement opportunities
• Experiential learning through Advocacy, Clinical Legal Education, Interviewing, Negotiation and our Miscarriage of Justice Project, all designed to give you opportunities to learn essential skills
• The opportunity to enter a range of Mooting competitions
• Your full range of lectures and books available online, to access when you need them Swansea University has an established and growing reputation for both Law and Criminology.Law at Swansea is ranked:
• 12th in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2024)
• 13th in the UK for Student Experience (Times Good University Guide 2024)
• Top 15 in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2024)
• Top 150 in the World (QS World Rankings 2023), and
• 90% of Graduates are in Work &/or Study 15 Months after Leaving Swansea University (HESA 2023)Criminology at Swansea is ranked:
• Top 10 in the UK for Career Prospects (Guardian University Guide 2024)
• Top 10 in the UK for Graduate Prospects (Times Good University Guide 2024)
• Top 15 in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2024)
• Top 20 in the UK Overall (Guardian University Guide 2024)
• Top 20 in the UK Overall (Times Good University Guide 2024), and
• 92% of Graduates are in Work &/or Study 15 Months after Leaving Swansea University (HESA 2023)

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Sociology
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
40/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
23rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
37th
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 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
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The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
Sociology
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 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
What students say
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Emily
06 Dec 23

Best experience is the student life Worst experience is the student buses - some are unreliable..Read more

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ellie
06 Dec 23

student life and jcs bad is the buses..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

ABB - AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

120 - 136 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:27,M:15,P:3 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

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

DDM Grades / Points required

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

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

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Advanced Highers

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At Swansea University, applicants predicted grade B or above in EPQ will receive an offer with a one-grade reduction. e.g., an offer of AAB would become ABB plus EPQ B.We encourage applicants to describe EPQ research within the UCAS personal statement, particularly when relevant to their intended course and/or career.

International students must achieve 4 at Higher Level English Language and/or Literature, or 5 at Standard Level English Language and/or Literature.

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Swansea University recognises the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate as equivalent to one full A-Level.

Popular A-level subjects

Sociology

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

History
34%
Law
31%
Psychology
26%
English Literature
25%
Sociology
19%
HESA
Law

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

History
38%
Law
37%
English Literature
26%
Psychology
22%
Religious Studies & Theology
17%
HESA

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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

Swansea University is renowned for its excellence in research, teaching reputation and delightful seafront location....

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Swansea University
Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  1.2 miles away

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