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

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This qualifying law degree brings together Law and Criminology, giving you the opportunity to combine an interest in criminality and criminal policy with in-depth coverage of the law of England and Wales. The programme is designed to cover foundational subjects in each discipline in the first and second year, allowing you a wide choice of optional study in the final year. You will gain a comprehensive grounding in the areas covered by a qualifying law degree Contract Law, Criminal Law, Land ...Read more

This qualifying law degree brings together Law and Criminology, giving you the opportunity to combine an interest in criminality and criminal policy with in-depth coverage of the law of England and Wales. The programme is designed to cover foundational subjects in each discipline in the first and second year, allowing you a wide choice of optional study in the final year. You will gain a comprehensive grounding in the areas covered by a qualifying law degree Contract Law, Criminal Law, Land Law, Equity and Trusts, EU Law, Law of Tort and Public Law. Alongside this, you will study core concepts in the field of criminology, the most important theories of crime and deviance and their relevance to contemporary criminal justice policy, research and practice. Through your undergraduate Law with Criminology degree you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing. All of our undergraduate Law programmes are recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority as Qualifying Law Degrees for those commencing study in 2021. Our programmes also include the core subjects required by the Bar Standards Board to satisfy the academic stage of professional training for those wishing to become barristers. Our programmes provide a strong foundation for students who may wish to take the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE) in the future.Studying a qualifying 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, chartered accountant, civil servant, lecturer, legal executive, local government officer, paralegal, police officer, prison officer, researcher, solicitor, stockbroker or trading standards officer.

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40th
What students say
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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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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAB - CCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

120 - 136 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D27M15P3 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

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

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

GCSE Grade C or 4 in Mathematics and English or Welsh (first language) is required. Grades / Points required

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

H2H3H3H3H3H3 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 (last awarded Summer 2024):

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£9,535 per year

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£17,400 per year

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£17,400 per year

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25 Nov 25
Law in Practice - LLB (Hons)
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...
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25 Nov 25
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near the beach so it’s nice and peaceful...
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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

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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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