Law with Politics, LLB (Hons), with study abroad

This programme integrates a law degree with studies in national and international politics, including a year abroad at a partner institution. Students receive a solid foundation in core legal areas, with options for over 40 specialised modules, alongside key topics in British and global politics, public policy, and political theory. The third year abroad enhances personal development and employability, while the curriculum prepares graduates for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam or Bar training. Swansea's School of Law offers excellent facilities, work placements, and experiential learning opportunities like advocacy and mooting.Rankings highlight the programme's strengths: Law at Swansea ranks 12th in the UK for teaching quality and top 150 worldwide (QS 2023), while Politics ranks 4th for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2025). Assessment includes exams, essays, and innovative methods like client advice letters. First-year modules cover essentials like Public Law and Contract Law, with increasing options in later years, though abroad placements are competitive and subject to conditions.

Your first year of study is made up of compulsory modules covering a range of themes. Compulsory modules are studied by all students on the programme, meaning you are automatically enrolled. Examples of compulsory modules include: • Public Law • Law of Tort • Contract Law • Legal System and Skills In your second year you will study a mixture of compulsory and optional modules. Your third year will be spent studying abroad at one of our partner institutions. Your fourth year will comprise totally of optional modules from a wide range of subject areas, with over thirty options to choose from. Examples of optional modules in recent years have included: • Advocacy • Criminal Evidence • Cyber Crime • Environmental Law • Human Rights Law • International Law • Media Law • Medical Law • Sports Law • World Trade Law