Swansea University
Law with Criminology LLB (Hons)
Swansea University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 30 graduates of Law with Criminology LLB (Hons) at Swansea University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sociology.

Overall student satisfaction
89 /100
30 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Law

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Sociology at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22000 £20000 £25500
25-75 percentile range £20000 - £25000 £17000 - £24500 £20000 - £33000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Law

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23480 £21932 £26393
25-75 percentile range £20209 - £27631 £16925 - £27943 £19875 - £35241

Course Description

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)

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Law with Criminology LLB (Hons) at Swansea University

15% Customer service occupations
10% Sales occupations
10% Elementary occupations
10% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Elementary occupations
5% Sales occupations
5% Protective service occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Caring personal services

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** **• Creating a vlog** **• Personal reflections** Throughout your undergraduate Law degree, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing. For full breakdown of course structure and assessment please visit our course page https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/law/llb-law-criminology/ or get in touch with us at [email protected]

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis

Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)

All applications are considered on an individual basis, with GCSE grades, AS Level subjects and grades, work experience, references and personal statement taken into account. Variable offers are made dependent on subjects studied.

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Law with Criminology, LLB (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

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.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Swansea University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Swansea University in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #2 
    • #183 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #251 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #23 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 27 university rankings of Swansea University

About Swansea University

Swansea University was established in 1920 and is located in the large city of Swansea, in Wales. There are two campuses, the flagship campus is located between Singleton Park, with its green parkland and botanical gardens, and Swansea Bay beach. The more recent Bay Campus on the other hand is located on an extensive beachfront property on the eastern side of town, past the marina. Apart from a vibrant academic life, students can attend the numerous yearly festivals that take place in Swansea, guaranteeing plenty of opportunities for getting out and about in your free time.

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Where is this programme taught

Singleton Park Campus
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