Course summary

The LLB Law with Criminology at Swansea University combines the study of the core concepts of Criminology with a Law degree, giving you the opportunity to combine an interest in Criminality and Criminal Policy with in-depth coverage of the Law of England and Wales. You will gain a comprehensive grounding in the seven areas covered by a Law degree: Contract Law, Criminal Law, Land Law, Equity and Trusts, EU Law, Law of Tort and Public Law. Alongside this, you will study the core concepts of Criminology, the most important theories of crime and deviance and their relevance to contemporary Criminal Justice Policy, Research and Practice. All our Law programmes contain the foundations of legal knowledge needed to enter the legal profession. Our programmes provide a strong foundation for those who wish to go on to take the Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE) and they also satisfy the academic stage of training required by the Bar Standards Board for those looking to become Barristers. The School of Law provides you with exceptional student experience, excellent employability support, and a progressive curriculum. We offer: • Sector-leading facilities, including an award-winning Law Clinic, authentic Court Rooms and student study and social spaces • An extensive range of work placement opportunities • The opportunity to undertake a year abroad at the end of year two • Experiential learning through Advocacy, Clinical Legal Education and our Miscarriage of Justice Project, all designed to give you opportunities to learn essential skills • The opportunity to enter a range of Mooting competitions • Your full range of lectures and books available online, to access when you need them Swansea University has an established and growing reputation for both Law and Criminology. Law at Swansea is ranked: • 3rd in the UK for Course Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2023) • Top 10 in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2023) • Top 10 in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2023) • 11th in the UK for Student Voice (NSS 2022) • 67th in the World (THE World University Rankings 2023) Criminology at Swansea is ranked: • 4th in the UK for Course Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2023) • 6th in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2023) • 6th in the UK for Career Prospects (Guardian University Guide 2023) • Top 10 in the UK Overall (Guardian University Guide 2023) Swansea University: • Has a TEF Gold Rating for Teaching (Teaching Excellence Framework)