LLB Law with a Foundation Year
Course overview
The LLB Law with a Foundation Year at Swansea University is a four-year programme designed for students who may not meet the direct entry requirements for the undergraduate Law degree. This course prepares you for a full LLB by introducing essential legal themes and key academic skills during the foundation year. Over the remaining three years, you will develop a solid understanding of core areas of law, strengthen your research and analytical skills, and learn to communicate your ideas effectively.
During the foundation year, classes are smaller, providing a more personalised learning experience. You will be introduced to legal concepts and terminology through modules such as Legal Skills, Contract Law, and Criminal Law, as well as essential academic subjects including Critical Thinking, IT Support, and Composition and Style. Learning takes place through lectures, seminars, and practical sessions, helping you actively engage with the material and build a strong academic foundation.
As you progress through the degree, you will be able to choose from a wide range of specialised Law modules, covering areas such as Medicine, Human Rights, Family Law, Environmental Law, Trade, Employment, and Media Law.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
- A Levels (or equivalent): typically DD
- BTEC: PPP
- UK Access qualification: minimum of 24 Merits and 21 Passes at Level 3
- International Baccalaureate or other mixed qualifications: 48 UCAS tariff points from the top 3 subjects
English Proficiency:
- IELTS overall score of 6.0 with no component below 5.5
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 with a Foundation Year at Swansea University can pursue career paths such as:
- Barrister
- Legal Consultant
- Judge
- Solicitor
- University Lecturer
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for the LLB Law with a Foundation Year at Swansea University is £18,250. Please note that tuition fees may be revised annually.
Admission
You can apply for this programme directly through Swansea University or via UCAS. For personalised support, you may contact AHZ's trained counsellors for guidance.
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