Law with Politics with a Foundation Year, LLB (Hons)
Swansea UniversityBay Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
The LLB Law with Politics degree at Swansea University is a specialised programme that combines the study of law with an in-depth exploration of political systems, governance, and the dynamics of power. Grounded in a commitment to academic excellence, and informed by research, the programme combines both theory and practice, enabling you to gain a detailed understanding of how legal frameworks operate within broader political, social, and economic contexts, while critically examining the role of law in shaping governance and public policy. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the foundations of legal knowledge, including Contract Law, Tort Law, Criminal Law, Public Law, Land Law, Equity and Trusts, and EU Law.
These core subjects satisfy the academic stage of training required by the Bar Standards Board, and provide a strong basis for those wishing to take the Solicitors Qualifying Examination. As you progress you can develop specialist expertise in political topics such as g lobal environmental politics and British public policy, allowing you to pursue your interests while developing specialist expertise across two complementary disciplines.
Key highlights
- Core modules satisfy the Bar Standards Board academic stage of training
- Strong basis for taking the Solicitors Qualifying Examination
- Covers Contract, Tort, Criminal, Public, Land, EU Law and Equity
- Specialist political options including global environmental politics
- Study British public policy alongside legal frameworks and governance
- Research-informed teaching combining legal theory and practice
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 48 — DD PPP minimum of 24 Merits and 21 Pass' from Level 3 subjects Pass 48 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest qualifications 26 points
Scholarships
International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).
Swansea University Sport Scholarship
Financial support (of up to £2000).
Thrive Bursary
The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Solicitor
- Barrister
- Policy adviser
- Parliamentary researcher
- Paralegal
- Public affairs consultant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,760 per year | International: £17,400 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 Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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