Aberystwyth University

LLB Law

Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom

Course overview

Following the foundation year, the syllabus of this course is identical to its sister course [ LLB Law, M100 ]. This twenty-first century LLB Law degree encompasses a range of traditional and contemporary legal subjects and will deliver the skills and competences that will make you ‘career ready’ and enhance your employability in a legal context. LLB Law is a practical law degree designed to meet employer needs and is taught by experienced legal professionals and academics who are active for large organisations such as GRETA, the Youth Justice Board, and the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Upon completion, you will be eligible to continue your legal training along the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) route, or the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC). Successful completion of particular modules will grant you exemption from certain professional examinations. We also offer a number of modules specifically designed to prepare you for the SQE and its mode of assessment.

LLB Law offers a number of options, including the opportunity to do a work placement module in different areas of law, or to study abroad in the second year at one of our many partner universities in Europe, USA, Canada and Australia. During your degree, you will be able to take advantage of excellent social and professional opportunities such as visits to Law Fairs and Inns of Court in London. You will have the opportunity to enhance your studies by participating in our national and international competing Mooting Society to develop your key advocacy and litigation skills.

We also offer a Welsh medium Mooting competition for students who wish to moot through the medium of Welsh. Department of Law and Criminology lecturers are mostly either qualified to PHD level or have professional experience and qualifications as practicing lawyers. Many staff also have a PGCE (Higher Education).

Key highlights

  • Leads on to the SQE route or Bar professional training
  • Modules specifically designed to prepare you for the SQE
  • Optional work placement module in different areas of law
  • Second-year study abroad in Europe, USA, Canada or Australia
  • National and international mooting, including a Welsh-medium competition
  • Taught by practising lawyers and academics active with international bodies

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-128 — UCAS Tariff 128 - 104 A Levels ABB-BCC GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh BTEC National Diploma: DDM-MMM International Baccalaureate: 30-28 European Baccalaureate: 75%-65% overall English Language Re…
  • UCAS tariff points: 48 — UCAS Tariff 48 A Levels Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable b…
  • A-level: ABB-BCC — UCAS Tariff 128 - 104 A Levels ABB-BCC GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh BTEC National Diploma: DDM-MMM International Baccalaureate: 30-28 European Baccalaureate: 75%-65% overall English Language Re…
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include English
  • BTEC: DDM-MMM — BTEC National Diploma
  • International Baccalaureate: 28-30 — …requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh BTEC National Diploma: DDM-MMM International Baccalaureate: 30-28 European Baccalaureate: 75%-65% overall English Language Requirements: See our Undergraduate English Language Re…

Scholarships

  • Aberystwyth Regional Scholarships

    Students will be eligible for a £2,000 reduction in tuition fees for each year of their studies at Aberystwyth University.

    Up to £2,000

  • Caru Aber International Award

    Caru Aber International Award gives a £1,000 tuition fee discount (for every year of study) to any international fee-paying students who spent a period of time studying with us as an associate student.

    Up to £1,000

  • International Accommodation Award

    This award means that for students who choose to live in our on-campus Cwrt Mawr housing, there is no cost for the first year of study.

  • International Family Award

    International Family Award – giving you a £1,000 reduction in tuition fees for every year of your studies.

    Up to £1,000

  • Margaret Evelyn “Lynne” Williams Bursary

    The Bursary is worth £500 during the first year of study and a maximum of two awards will be available each year.

    Up to £500

  • Mathematics Department Award

    Up to £500 a year.

  • Music Scholarships

    £650 a year Music Scholarships are open to UK and international applicants.

    Up to £650

  • Waldo Williams Scholarship

    Successful applicants could receive up to £500 in their first year.

  • Welsh Medium Study Bursary

    Up to £400 a year - for following part or all of your course through the medium of Welsh.

Careers this course leads to

  • Solicitor
  • Barrister
  • Paralegal
  • Legal executive
  • Legal adviser
  • Compliance officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £19,190 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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