About Law And Criminology, LLB (hons) in Swansea University
This joint honours LLB brings together two highly complementary disciplines, giving you the opportunity to develop an in-depth knowledge of the law in England and Wales.
You will gain a comprehensive grounding in the areas covered by a qualifying law degree; Contract Law, Criminal Law, Land Law, Equity and Trusts, EU Law, Law of Tort and Public Law, while learning about the structures and workings of the justice system.
Alongside this, you will study the most important theories of crime and deviance and their relevance to contemporary criminal justice policy, research, and practice.
Throughout your studies, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing.
WHY LAW AND CRIMINOLOGY AT SWANSEA?
Based at the Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law, you will benefit from being part of a lively and diverse research and teaching environment.
- Law is ranked in the top 250 in the world (QS World Rankings 2019)
- We are the top ranked law school in Wales (Times & Sunday Times 2019)
- Criminology is ranked 4th in the UK (Times & Sunday Times 2019)
You will be joining a university that is in the UK top 10 for overall student satisfaction (NSS 2019) and the UK top 10 for graduate prospects (DLHE 2018).
Our degree structure, with an extensive range of final year optional modules, gives you plenty of scope to tailor your studies to your particular interests, career goals, or ambitions.
You have the option of spending a year abroad between your second and final year, broadening your skills and experience with one of our partners.
We can support you with arranging work placement opportunities in a wide range of settings, both in the UK and abroad.
For applicants whose first language is not English we require a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent).
Typically we recognise a 75% average in Standard XII .
This can be awarded by:
- Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
- Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
- National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)
- Various state boards
- Autonomous schools
Actual grades required will vary depending on exam board.
Swansea University Highlights
| Type of learning |
On-campus |
| Type of degrees |
Bachelors, Masters |
| No. of campuses |
2 |
| Application Season |
Various intakes round the year |
| On-campus housing |
Available |
| Financial Aid |
Available as Scholarships and Awards |
| Work Study |
Available for international students |
Swansea University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
An estimated budget for aspirants consisting of expenses like accommodation, travel and stay required to study in the UK is as compiled below. Note that an annual budget for undergraduates and graduates of the university is approximately 7500 GBP and 9500 GBP, respectively.
Swansea University Tuition Fee
The tuition fees vary from course to course for both graduate and undergraduate degrees. Fee for some of the course is:
- Social Work & Graduate Entry in Medicine (GEM): 9,000 GBP.
- Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedic Science and Healthcare courses: 9,000 GBP.
- Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL): 7950 GBP.
Swansea University Cost of living
Other expenses apart from the tuition fee are as mentioned below.
Private Residence Costs
| Expenditure |
Cost per week |
Cost per academic year (40 weeks) |
| Rent |
80.00 – 110.00 |
3200.00 – 4400.00 |
| Meals |
- |
2,000 to 3,000 |
| Contents Insurance |
2.75 |
110.00 |
| Broadband |
4.60 |
184.00 |
| Travel Costs |
9.00 |
360.00 |
Swansea University Course Costs
| Course Costs |
Costs per Week |
Cost per academic year (40 weeks) |
| Books |
8.36 |
334.40 |
| Printing and Binding |
1.10 |
44.00 |
| Course Equipment |
1.75 |
70.00 |
| Field Trips |
1.35 – 30.00 |
54.00 – 1200.00 |
