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Law (JD Pathway)
LLB (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · 22/09/2025 · UndergraduateSingleton Park Campus
Course summary
Take the first steps towards a range of exciting and rewarding careers in Law with our LLB Law (JD Pathway) Single Honours Degree.
You will gain a comprehensive grounding in the core areas covered by a law degree. You will study modules from a wide range of subject areas, including: Public Law, Tort Law, Contract Law, Equity and Trusts, Land Law, EU Law in Context, and Canadian Constitutional Law.
As your studies progress, you can choose from a wide range of specialised subject areas of law with a range of optional modules to choose from. You will have ample opportunity to develop your professional legal skills by taking optional experiential modules in Advocacy, Clinical Legal Education and Negotiations.
The programme fuses academic rigour with the opportunity to develop a range of essential legal skills, enabling you to progress on to the next stage of training to qualify as a lawyer in England, Wales, and Canada.
The degree incorporates the core legal subjects assessed by the Solicitors Qualification Examination and is accredited by the Bar Standards Board. Subject to a minimum level of attainment in core modules, the degree is also accredited by the Canadian National Committee on Accreditation (NCA), and the Canadian Constitutional Law module provides excellent preparation for the NCA exam.
Based at Swansea University’s School of Law, you will benefit from being part of a lively and diverse research and teaching environment with students at its heart.
Swansea has an established and growing reputation for law teaching and research. The School of Law is recognised as a source of expertise, and as having an impact on policy and practice in a diverse range of fields of practice. The School is wholly committed to continuous improvement in teaching and learning, and to putting students at the centre of its activities.
As a result, Law at Swansea is ranked:
• Top 125 in the World (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
• Top 150 in the World (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
Modules
Years 1 and 2 consist of the core areas of a law degree, with the option to select some of your own modules in year 2.
Year 3 consists of the compulsory modules, EU Law in Context and Canadian Constitutional Law, alongside a range of optional modules in specialist fields of law.
Assessment method
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 page at: www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/law/llb-law or get in touch with us at study@swansea.ac.uk
How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- MJ30
- Institution code:
- S93
- Campus name:
- Singleton Park Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
If you are an International Student, please visit our International pages for more information about entry requirements: http://www.swansea.ac.uk/international/students/requirements/
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Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 - 136 points
A level - AAB - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 27 credits M: 15 credits P: 3 credits
Scottish Higher
Advanced Highers
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Swansea University accepts the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as fully equivalent to x1 A-Level.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Swansea University recognises the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate as equivalent to one full A-Level.
Extended Project
At Swansea University, applicants predicted grade B or above in EPQ will receive an offer with a one-grade reduction. e.g., an offer of AAB would become ABB plus EPQ B.
We encourage applicants to describe EPQ research within the UCAS personal statement, particularly when relevant to their intended course and/or career.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H3, H3, H3, H3, H3
Additional entry requirements
- Other
- For Canadian Applicants, we require: Alberta: Alberta High School Diploma • Achieve 70% in five Grade 12 courses. British Colombia: British Colombia Certificate of Graduation • Achieve minimum grades BBBBB in Grade 12 courses. Ontario: Ontario Secondary School Diploma • Complete with a minimum of 75% in six Grade 12 U, U/C or M courses. For applicants whose first language is not English, we require IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or an equivalent English test.
English language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English we require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) and no less than 5.5 in each component.
English Language Requirements at Swansea University https://www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/english-language-requirements/
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
UK applicants who meet course requirements are guaranteed a conditional offer. We assess applications on individual merit. We consider making reduced offers, eg. to Care Leavers or students with extenuating circumstances. We encourage you to disclose any relevant circumstances.
The Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales is considered as equivalent to one full A-Level and students can take x2 A-levels alongside this. EPQ students predicted Grade B or above will receive a one-grade offer reduction.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17400 | Year 1 |
| International | £17400 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For the latest fee information, please check the individual course page on our website. Our full range of programmes are listed here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/
Further information on tuition fees can be found here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/
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