Law with a Foundation Year at Swansea University - UCAS

Swansea University

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: Swansea University (Prifysgol Abertawe)

Law with a Foundation Year

Course summary

If you don’t attain the grades needed to enrol on to the LLB Law undergraduate programme, then this 4-year programme, including a Foundation Year, could be for you. The Foundation Year is an excellent way to gain the knowledge and skills needed to begin the LLB Law degree; you will be introduced to key themes in law, as well as being provided with opportunities to pick up new skills that will be of use throughout your undergraduate degree. As a student on a Foundation programme, you will benefit from being part of a diverse teaching environment, based in state-of-the-art facilities on our £450m Bay Campus. After you complete this year, you will move to the School of Law on Singleton Campus for the remainder of your studies. During the following three years of your undergraduate law degree, you will develop research and analytical skills, learning to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing, while gaining a comprehensive grounding in the foundations of law. As your studies progress, you can choose from a wide range of specialised Law modules relating to areas such as: Medicine, Human Rights, Family, the Environment, Trade, Employment, and the Media. Swansea University has an established and growing reputation for law teaching and research, and is wholly committed to continuous improvement in teaching and learning, and to putting students at the centre of its activities. As a result, Law at Swansea is ranked: • 12th in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2024) • 13th in the UK for Student Experience (Times Good University Guide 2024) • Top 15 in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2024) • Top 150 in the World (QS World Rankings 2023), and • 90% of Law Graduates are in Work &/or Study 15 Months after Leaving Swansea University (HESA 2023) All of our undergraduate Law programmes contain the foundations of legal knowledge needed to enter the legal profession. Our programmes provide a strong foundation for students who may wish to take the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE) in the future, and satisfy the academic stage of training required by the Bar Standards Board for those wishing to become barristers.

Modules

Your first year of study will be your Foundation Year at The College. This covers a mix of key themes in law, combined with the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in your degree. Themes of study include: •  Legal Skills •  Criminal Law •  Critical Thinking •  Composition and Style On successful completion of your Foundation Year, you will move to the School of Law to complete your LLB degree. Your second year is made up of compulsory modules covering a range of themes. Examples include: •  Public Law •  Contract Law •  The Legal System •  Skills for the Study of Law In your third year you will study a mixture of compulsory and optional modules. Compulsory study covers Criminal Law, Equity and Trusts and Land Law. Your fourth and final year is made up entirely of optional modules, allowing you to shape your own learning, and can include an optional dissertation project. 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

Assessment method

We offer a variety of assessment methods within our programmes. In addition to traditional examinations and essays, examples of alternative assessment include: • Writing a letter of advice to a client • Blog and poster writing • Group-based tasks • Reflective Exercises • Presentations Throughout the programme, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
M10F
Institution code:
S93
Campus name:
Bay Campus
Campus code:
B

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English we require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) and no less than 5.5 in each component.

English Language Requirements at Swansea University

https://www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/english-language-requirements/


Student Outcomes

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
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Fees and funding

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Law with a Foundation Year at Swansea University - UCAS