Law with International Relations

LLB Law with International Relations at Swansea University brings together the study of law with an in-depth exploration of international politics, diplomacy, and global governance.

Designed to prepare you for a wide range of careers, the programme is grounded in academic excellence and informed by leading research. It blends theory and practice, enabling you to understand how legal systems operate within wider social, political, and economic contexts, while critically examining the role of law in shaping international relations and transnational governance.

From the outset, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of the foundations of legal knowledge, including Contract Law, Tort Law, Criminal Law, Public Law, Land Law, Equity and Trusts, and EU Law. These core subjects satisfy the academic stage of training required by the Bar Standards Board, and support those wishing to pursue the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).

Alongside these core areas, you will study international relations modules that explore topics such as International Relations in a Changing World, and Global Justice and Human Rights in the Age of Globalisation. This will help you develop a critical understanding of how law interacts with international politics and global decision-making.

As you progress, you can tailor your degree through a wide range of optional modules in both law and international relations. Law options include Human Rights, Medical Law, Cybercrime, Environmental Law, Family Law, and World Trade, while international relations options may cover International Security, the Global South Covert Wars or America and the Bomb. This flexibility allows you to pursue your interests and develop specialist expertise across two complementary disciplines.

Our LLB programme places a strong emphasis on equipping you with the skills necessary for professional life. The curriculum is carefully designed to reflect the evolving landscape of legal education, including the changes introduced by the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), while maintaining the value of a traditional law degree.

You will be supported throughout the programme in developing a broad range of skills, such as legal writing, oral presentation and problem-solving. The inclusion of multiple-choice question (MCQ) assessments, which are a key feature of the SQE, ensures that you are prepared for contemporary professional requirements.

Opportunities to gain real-world experience are embedded throughout the degree, including participation in the Law Clinic, where you can provide advice to clients under supervision, and there are opportunities to take part in mooting, negotiation, and client interviewing competitions.

In Year 1, you will typically study areas including:
Public Law, Skills for the Study of Law, Introduction to International Relations, War and Peace in the Nuclear Age, Employability Skills for Social Sciences, Tort Law, Contract Law

In Year 2, you will typically study areas including:
Equity and Trusts, Globalisation, International Security, Criminal Law, Land Law

In Year 3, you will typically study areas including:
Researching Politics, Family Law, Commercial Sales, Environmental Law, Employment Law, Counter-terrorism Law, Criminal Evidence, Cybercrime, Medical Law, Parliamentary Studies, Global Environmental Politics, Africa in International Relations

We offer a variety of assessment methods within our programmes.

In addition to traditional examinations and essays, examples of alternative assessment may include:
• Writing a letter of advice to a client
• Blog and poster writing
• Group-based tasks

Throughout your undergraduate law degree, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing.

For full breakdown of course structure and assessment please visit our course pages at: www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/law/ or get in touch with us at study@swansea.ac.uk