LLB Law in Practice with Criminology with a Foundation Year
Course overview
This five-year programme includes a Foundation Year for students who need extra preparation before starting the LLB Law in Practice with Criminology degree. The course provides a complete foundation in both law and criminology, covering all the core legal knowledge required for professional practice. It also satisfies the academic requirements for those who wish to train as a barrister or prepare for the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE).
A unique feature of this degree is the paid internship in a legal service environment during the third year, allowing students to gain first-hand experience. Learning is student-focused, with teaching in smaller groups during the Foundation Year, where they pick up necessary skills. Once the degree, they can use practical opportunities such as the University's Law Clinic and extra-curricular activities like mooting.
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to submit a personal statement that clearly discusses their reasons for choosing the course and other relevant information regarding their previous academic history. An academic and/or employer reference is also needed to support the application. Students have the option to upload their Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with their application to demonstrate any relevant work experience or professional history.
Grade Requirements:
- The offer for acceptance onto the Foundation Year is a grade of DD at A level or equivalent qualifications. This Foundation Year is an ideal choice for students whose grades do not currently meet the requirements for direct entry to the four-year LLB programme.
- Once the Foundation Year is completed, students move straight onto the full degree course.
English Proficiency:
- Applicants coming from a non-English speaking background must demonstrate their English language ability by submitting scores from an approved test.
- Candidates need to achieve an overall score of at least 6.0 in the IELTS Academic test, with minimum scores of 5.5 in each section, or submit equivalent scores from a recognised test like a SELT.
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 from this programme have gone on to careers including:
- Solicitor
- Barrister
- Paralegal
- Police Officer
- Prison Officer
Cost of study
The cost of studying for LLB Law in Practice with Criminology with a Foundation Year in Swansea University for international applicants is £ 18,250 a year.
Admission
Admission to this full-time programme is managed through the UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) system. We highly recommend that all applicants contact AHZ's trained counsellors for assistance with their application process.
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