LLM Law with Criminology with a Foundation Year
Course overview
This four-year degree is a great choice if students do not have the typical grades required for the standard LLB Law with Criminology. The first year is a Foundation Year, delivered at The College on the Bay Campus, which will equip you with vital knowledge and study skills in areas like Critical Thinking, Legal Skills, and Contract Law.
Once the Foundation Year is completed, students spend three more years on the Singleton Campus for the LLB Law with Criminology degree. There, they learn the core legal knowledge for professional work, while also studying the main theories of crime and criminal justice. Teaching involves lectures, workshops, and seminars, plus practical experience in the Law Clinic and on work placements. Assessment is through written exams, coursework, and legal reports.
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. An academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- The offer for this course, which includes the foundation year, is set at lower A-Level grades, such as DD (equivalent to 32 UCAS Tariff points), reflecting the preparatory nature of the first year.
- The university considers a wide range of alternative qualifications, including the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications, and judges all applications on their individual merit.
English Proficiency:
- Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need to score a minimum overall 6.0 in the IELTS Academic test, with no individual component scoring less than 5.5.
- Students must submit equivalent scores from other approved English language tests, which must have been obtained within the acceptable validity period before the programme start date.
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
The LLB Law with Criminology with a Foundation Year programme prepares graduates for a wide range of roles in the legal and criminal justice sectors. The top five career paths include:
- Police Officer
- Barrister
- Probation Officer
- Solicitor
- Researcher
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for the LLM Law with Criminology with a Foundation Year in Swansea University is £ 18,250 for international students.
Admission
Applications for this LLB programme (with Foundation Year) are made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). We highly recommend that all applicants contact AHZ's trained counsellors for assistance with their application process.
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