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Law in Practice with Politics with a Foundation Year - LLB (Hons)

Swansea University

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Bay Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    5 Years

Course summary

If you don’t attain the grades needed to enrol on to the LLB Law in Practice with Politics undergraduate programme, then this 5-year programme, including a Foundation Year, could be for you.The Foundation Year is an excellent way to gain the knowledge and skills needed to begin an LLB 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.During the following three years, you will gain a comprehensive grounding in the core areas covered by a law degree. As your studies progress, you can choose from a wide range of specialised subject areas of law with an extensive list of over forty optional modules to choose from.Your fourth year will be spent at a paid internship in a legal setting, allowing you to experience legal practice firsthand, and pick up key skills that will be infinitely useful in your future career.Alongside this, you will study key aspects of British and international politics, public policy, political theory, philosophy, and peace and conflict.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.Based across the Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law and the School of Social Sciences, you will benefit from being part of two lively and diverse environments that keep students at their heart.Swansea University has an established and growing reputation for teaching and research in both law and politics and is consistently recognised as a source of expertise and as having an impact on policy and practice in a diverse range of fields. We are also wholly committed to continuous improvement in teaching and learning, and to putting students at the centre of our activities.You will be supported by our established Employability Team to help you secure a placement in a legal service environment for your third year, which will have tangible benefits for your future career path and employment.As well as teaching and learning activities we offer a broad range of opportunities for you to get involved: from research-based placements, to working with clients, to developing advocacy and other skills. Our thriving Law Clinic offers students the opportunity to get involved in giving advice to clients and we have programmes of extra-curricular mooting, negotiation and interviewing.You will be studying in one of the select departments in the UK to offer the British Parliamentary Studies module, where you will be taught by our specialist academic staff and Members of Parliament, and you will visit the House of Commons. You will also have the competitive option of undertaking a work placement module with the Senedd Cymru/Welsh Parliament, working closely with Members of the Senedd.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 University Rankings by Subject 2025)Politics at Swansea is ranked:• 4th in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2025)• Top 15 in the UK for Graduate Prospects (Complete University Guide 2025), and• Top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2025)

Tuition fees

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£ 17,400per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

Swansea University

Swansea University

Swansea University

  • University League Table

    40th

  • Campus address

    Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, Wales

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Swansea offers an outstanding study experience across two beachside campuses, with a community of 4,800+ undergraduates and postgraduates from 100+ countries.
Swansea's dedicated international recruitment, admissions and student support teams will help to guide you from application to arrival and beyond.
Ranked 40th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2026), Swansea University offers an exceptional education combined with an unforgettable student experience.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Law

    35th out of 112 4

    39th out of 74 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    133 57%

    40th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    42nd

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.05 76%

    70th

    38

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    115 53%

    49th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    15th

    14

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.25 81%

    17th

    13

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