Swansea University 2024 Undergraduate Prospectus

IN THE UK 3 RD COURSE SATISFACTION (Guardian University Guide 2023)

LAW SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS

From parliamentary powers to the running of businesses and the rights of children and young people, the law informs and influences every aspect of society. Studying law is both demanding and rewarding. Our undergraduate law programmes provide opportunities to develop a range of practical and intellectual skills, equipping you for a wide variety of careers.

Global Opportunities available †  Work Placement or Internship Opportunities available International Students foundation programme available Welsh Scholarships/Bursaries available

As a Swansea law student, you will study in a supportive, student-focused environment. You will gain a solid foundation in legal reasoning and analysis, and the substantive laws of England and Wales. You will have the opportunity to apply legal concepts and to develop key skills including communication, problem-solving, research and critical thinking. You will have the chance to study a range of subject areas allowing you to shape your degree around your interests. Our degree programmes offer experiential learning opportunities including our acclaimed Law Clinic and the Miscarriage of Justice Project. You will also have the chance to get involved in mooting, interviewing and negotiation. We offer a range of local, national

For those interested in a career as a barrister, our programmes are compliant with the QAA benchmark statement for law and cover the foundations of legal knowledge as required by the Bar Standards Board.

Detailed entry requirements and course features available on the Course Reference Grid (page 162) †

You will study: • Criminal Law • Equity and Trusts • European Union Law • Law of Contract • Law of Tort • Legal System and Skills • Property Law • Public Law

Typical Offer: AAB- BBB

LLB Honours ▲ Law ♦ Law (with Year Abroad) B Law (Senior Status) ▲ Business Law ♦ Business Law (with Year Abroad) ▲ Law with Criminology ♦  Law with Criminology (with Year Abroad) B 2 YEAR ▲ 3 YEAR ♦ 4 YEAR For individual UCAS course codes please visit the course web page

You can also choose from a broad range of optional areas of study, including: • Advocacy • Criminal Evidence • Cyber Crime

and international placements, and the support to help you achieve your goals.

• Environmental Law • Human Rights Law • International Law • Media Law • Medical Law • Sports Law • World Trade Law

A law degree is not a professional qualification. To qualify as a solicitor, you must pass the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE 1&2) and complete qualifying work experience. While our undergraduate degrees are designed to provide you with skills and knowledge relevant to the SQE1, we would recommend you undertake targeted postgraduate study before attempting either part of the SQE.

The Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law occupies two buildings on Swansea’s Singleton Park Campus where we have invested significantly in our student facilities.

FUTURE CAREERS: • Barrister • Civil Service • Law Enforcement • Local Government

• Policing • Solicitor





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