Course summary
LLB Law with International Relations is a joint honours degree where you will explore two challenging, stimulating and complimentary disciplines. Elements of this degree are recognised by the Bar Standards Board and the Solicitors Regulation Authority - a direct route to the legal profession. The degree encompasses a range of traditional and contemporary legal and international politics topics equipping you with the skills and competences demanded in many industries that will become available to you. You will emerge with "real world" capabilities, enabling you to shape your future and develop the career you deserve. Why study LLB Law and International Relations at Aberystwyth University?
- Taught by experienced staff including legal professionals and world-renowned international politics academics;
- Well balanced degree between theory and practice designed to meet employer needs and expectations;
- Learn at the oldest and most established Law Department in Wales;
- The Department of International Politics is regarded as world leading and internationally excellent, and is the best in Wales with our pioneering Research (Ref 2014);
- The department that was founded in 1919 after the end of World War I, and it’s the world’s first university department of International Politics;
- Taught by professionals who are active for large organisations e.g. GRETA, the Country Side Commission for Wales, the Youth Justice Board, the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights;
- Exciting International Politics opportunities to participate in: a renowned three-day role-playing exercise called "Crisis Games", a prestigious Parliamentary Placement Scheme, and contribution to the oldest student-run internal politics journal, "Interstate";
- Option to participate in our Mooting Society, in order to develop your key advocacy and litigation skills, and compete in national competitions.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 21LM
- Institution code:
- A40
- Campus name:
- Main Site (Aberystwyth)
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 128 points
A level - ABB - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Applicants are selected on their individual merits and offers can vary. We allow you flexibility in meeting our entry requirements, and all qualifications that you have already gained, or are working towards, will be considered when reviewing your application. We have an inclusive policy which recognises a broad range of qualifications. The entry requirements listed above represent typical offers for some of the most popular qualifications taken by applicants. If you cannot find the qualifications that you are studying (or have previously studied) please contact our Undergraduate Admissions Office (Telephone: +44 (0)1970 622021; Email: [email protected]) for advice on your eligibility and details of the typical offer you are likely to receive.
Additional entry requirements
Other
A minimum grade C or grade 4 pass in GCSE (or equivalent) English or Welsh is a requirement for entry to all our degree schemes. Business, Psychology, Mathematics, and Science degree schemes also require a minimum grade C or grade 4 pass in Mathematics and/or Science at GCSE (or equivalent).
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
Cambridge English Advanced | B | |
Cambridge English Proficiency | C | |
IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | With minimum 5.5 in each component. |
PTE Academic | 62 | With minimum scores of 51 in each component. |
TOEFL (iBT) | 88 | With minimum scores in components as follows: Listening 21; Writing 21; Reading 22; Speaking 23. |
If you are an international student needing more information about the English Language requirement for your course (e.g. country-specific English Language tests, Partner Institution tests, EU/EEA English Language qualifications where the school curriculum is taught in a native language) please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for further advice.
Student Outcomes
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £18170 | Year 1 |
International | £18170 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
Aberystwyth University offers a valuable package of scholarships and bursaries to support students. Our long-established Entrance Examination competition means you could get up to £2,000 a year towards your living and study costs. You can combine that with any or all of our other awards, to make your financial package more valuable. Our awards include Sport and Music Scholarships, Bursaries for Care Leavers/Young Carers/Estranged Students and a range of department specific awards. Please visit our website for full details.
Provider information
Aberystwyth University
Penglais
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
Wales
SY23 3FL