The LLB Law with Criminology course at Swansea University enables you to combine study of the core concepts in criminology with a qualifying law degree, giving you the opportunity to combine an interest in criminality and criminal policy with in-depth coverage of the law of England and Wales. You will study core concepts in the field of criminology, the most important theories of crime and deviance and their relevance to contemporary criminal justice policy, research and practice. The Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law offers you an exceptional student experience, enhanced employability, and a progressive curriculum, which equips you to understand the changing legal landscape.
**Key Features**
• Law at Swansea is ranked in the: Top 10 in the UK for Overall Satisfaction (NSS 2020) and Top 10 in the UK for Career Prospects (Guardian University Guide 2021)
• Criminology at Swansea is ranked: Top 5 in the UK Overall (Guardian University Guide 2021) and 2nd in the UK for Course Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2021)
• A qualifying Law degree allowing you to pursue your interest in criminology alongside legal studies
• Sector-leading facilities, which include a dedicated Law Clinic space, authentic Mock Court Rooms and student study and social spaces
• Extensive range of work placement opportunities both in the UK and abroad
• Opportunity to undertake a year abroad at the end of year 2
• Year 3 consists entirely of optional modules – with a broad range to choose from!
• Experiential learning (Clinical Legal Education, Miscarriage of Justice Project)
• The opportunity to enter annual mooting competitions
• Learn through lectures (recorded for your revision and catch up), seminars and tutorials
• We invest in various pieces of online software, such as LawTrove, meaning you won’t need to buy any hard copy books, they’ll be provided for you digitally
Our undergraduate Law programmes are recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority as Qualifying Law Degrees. Our programmes also include the core subjects required by the Bar Standards Board to satisfy the academic stage of professional training for those wishing to become barristers. Our programmes provide a strong foundation for students who may wish to take the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE) in the future.
**We guarantee that you will be made a conditional offer for a course at Swansea University. Subject requirements will apply. Please come along to our next Open Day or get in touch for further information.**
Course Details - Modules
You will study the 7 core modules of a qualifying Law degree (Contract Law, Criminal Law, Land Law, Equity and Trusts, EU Law, Law of Tort and Public Law) in Years 1 and 2, alongside core concepts of criminology.
Year 3 will consist entirely of optional Law and Criminology modules. This will give you the chance to choose from an extensive list, allowing you to shape your own learning.
Course Details – Assessment Method
It is our policy to offer a variety of assessment methods within programmes. In addition to traditional examinations and essays, examples of assessment methods used in the School include: editing a Wikipedia entry; answering multiple-choice questions; writing a letter of advice to a client; creating a vlog; and writing a personal reflection.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 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:
MM19
Institution code:
S93
Campus Name:
Singleton Park Campus
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Advanced Highers
We recognise the EPQ as an excellent indicator of success.
If you are predicted a Grade B or above in the EPQ, you will receive an offer with a one
grade reduction, to include your EPQ with a grade B.
360-390 points.
Requirements are as for A-Levels where you can substiutue the same non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Level Core Grade.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
73%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
60%
Go onto work and study:
95%
Fees and funding
Additional Fee Information
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Provider information
Singleton Park
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Swansea
SA2 8PP
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