LLM Law with Criminology
Course overview
This is a three-year degree that brings together the study of English and Welsh law with a detailed look at criminology. The course is set up to give students a strong base in core legal knowledge, as well as teaching them the main ideas and theories about crime and current criminal justice policies. It provides the necessary legal background for anyone wanting to become a solicitor or barrister.
This course helps students build strong research and analytical skills and teaches them how to express their ideas clearly when they speak and write. Students get the chance to be involved in real legal work at the active Law Clinic, as well as other activities like mooting (mock trials). For even more professional experience, they can choose a four-year option that includes a Year Abroad at one of the partner universities.
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 usual offer for this undergraduate degree is based on A-Level grades from AAB to BBC, or an equivalent score of 96 to 136 UCAS Tariff points.
- The university also readily accepts alternative qualifications, such as the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, with a typical requirement of approximately 32 points. Regardless of the applicant's qualification, applicants must present a consistently strong academic record.
English Proficiency:
- If English is not the applicant's first language, they need to score at least 6.0 overall in the IELTS Academic test, and no part of the test (like reading or writing) should be lower than 5.5.
- Applicants can also submit equivalent scores from other approved English language tests, but these results must still be valid when the course begins.
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
Career opportunities
Graduates who complete this LLB programme are extremely popular with employers and regularly have jobs across major sectors. The top five career paths include:
- Solicitor
- Barrister
- Police Officer
- Legal Executive
- Researcher
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for LLM Law with Criminology in Swansea University is £ 18,250 for international students.
Admission
Applications for this LLB undergraduate degree are submitted 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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