Law with International Relations, LLB (Hons)

Our LLB in Law with International Relations provides a comprehensive foundation in core legal areas, alongside an exploration of global dynamics such as globalisation, international politics, peace, conflict, and power strategies. Students build essential legal knowledge for careers in the profession, including preparation for the Solicitors Qualifying Exams or Bar training, with access to sector-leading facilities like an award-winning Law Clinic, work placements, and experiential learning opportunities in advocacy and mooting.The first year focuses on compulsory modules like Public Law and Contract Law, while later years offer a mix of required and optional subjects, culminating in entirely elective choices from over 40 options, including Human Rights Law and Cyber Crime. Assessment methods vary, incorporating exams, essays, client advice letters, blogs, and group tasks to develop research and communication skills. Swansea's Law School ranks 12th in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2024) and boasts 90% graduate employment or further study (HESA 2023).

"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 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"