Law with International Relations, LLB (Hons), with study abroad

This law degree delves into the dynamics of international relations, including patterns of behaviour among nations, leaders, and corporations, while offering a year abroad for enhanced global experience. Students build a strong foundation in core legal areas, with options to specialise in over 40 modules covering topics like globalisation, peace, conflict, and power strategies. The programme equips graduates for legal professions, such as solicitors or barristers, through practical elements like advocacy, clinical education, and work placements.In the first year, compulsory modules include Public Law and Contract Law. The second year mixes required and optional subjects, while the third is spent at a partner institution abroad. The final year focuses entirely on electives, such as Human Rights Law or Cyber Crime. Assessment varies, including exams, essays, client advice letters, and group tasks, fostering research and communication skills. Swansea University ranks 12th in the UK for teaching quality and boasts high graduate employment rates, though abroad placements are competitive and not guaranteed.