LLB Law in Practice with Politics with a Foundation Year
Course overview
The LLB Law in Practice with Politics with a Foundation Year from Swansea University allows students who do not initially meet the entry requirements to enrol for the LLB Law in Practice with Politics programme to study for one year before progressing to the main degree. The Foundation Year is an excellent way to develop the knowledge and skills needed for the degree. During this year, students will be introduced to key themes in law and provided with opportunities to gain new skills that will support them throughout their undergraduate degree.
As their studies progress, students can choose from a wide range of specialised areas of law with an extensive list of over forty optional modules to choose from. Alongside this, they will study key aspects of British and international politics, public policy, political theory, philosophy, and peace and conflict. The programmes provide a strong foundation for students who may wish to take the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE) in the future and satisfy the academic stage of training required by the Bar Standards Board for those wishing to become barristers.
Entry requirements
You will need to write a personal statement about why you want to take the course and any relevant experience. A reference from an academic or employer is also required. You can upload your CV to show your work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants are expected to have qualifications equivalent to A-levels at DDD. Other qualifications include a BTEC Diploma at PPP and, International Baccalaureate at 26 points.
- The University also accepts a mix of qualifications from 48 UCAS tariff points from the 3 highest qualifications.
English Proficiency:
- You need an overall IELTS Academic score of 6.0, with no individual skill score below 5.5.
- For students who do not meet these requirements, Swansea University offers a range of pre-sessional English training programmes before the degree course begins.
Scholarships
Chevening 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).
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
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
Career opportunities
Graduates of the LLB Law in Practice with Politics with a Foundation Year from Swansea University are offered various professional roles, such as:
- Lawyer
- Policy Advisor
- Diplomat
- Foreign Policy Expert
- Solicitor
Cost of study
For international students, the tuition fee for the LLB Law in Practice with Politics with a Foundation Year at Swansea University is £18,250.
Admission
Applications for this full-time undergraduate programme at Swansea University are made through UCAS. For further assistance, reach out to our trained counsellors.
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