2-Semester Pathway - University Foundation in Law - Continue to Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - Law

Take the first steps towards a range of exciting and rewarding careers in law with Swansea's LLB Law Single Honours degree. Students will gain a comprehensive grounding in the seven areas covered by a qualifying law degree; Contract Law, Criminal Law, Land Law, Equity and Trusts, EU Law, Law of Tort and Public Law. As the studies progress, students can choose from a wide range of specialised subject areas of law relating to medicine, human rights, family, the environment, trade, employment, and media. Throughout students' undergraduate law degree, they will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present their ideas effectively both verbally and in writing.

Swansea offers an inclusive, student-focussed learning environment and community. Modules are delivered and assessed in a variety of different ways, and students will be encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning, to work independently as well as with others, to act professionally, and to master new skills. As well as teaching and learning activities Swansea offers a broad range of opportunities for students to get involved: from research-based placements, to working with clients, to developing advocacy and other skills. Swansea's thriving Law Clinic offers students the opportunity to get involved in giving advice to clients, and they have programmes of extra-curricular mooting, negotiation and interviewing.

Studying a qualifying law degree can lead to a range of careers. Swansea's graduates go on to a wide variety of careers, which include being a: barrister, chartered accountant, civil servant, lecturer, legal executive, local government officer, paralegal, police officer, prison officer, researcher, solicitor, stockbroker or trading standards officer.