Program Overview

Law with Politics with a Foundation Year, LLB (Hons)

Course Overview

The Law with Politics with a Foundation Year programme is designed for students who do not meet the standard entry requirements for the LLB Law with Politics degree. This four-year programme includes a foundation year, which provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in their undergraduate studies.

Key Course Details

• UCAS Code: MPPF
• Mode of Study: Campus Based
• Typical Offer: DD
• Location: Bay Campus
• Start Date: September 2026
• Tuition Fees: ｣5,760 (UK), ｣18,250 (International)

Course Structure

The programme consists of a foundation year, followed by three years of undergraduate study. The foundation year is taught at The College, located on the Bay Campus, and provides students with a comprehensive introduction to law and politics.

Modules

• Year 0 (Level 3):
  • Critical Thinking
  • Legal Skills
  • Foundations in Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Contract Law
  • Tort Law
• Year 1 (Level 4):
  • Public Law
  • Skills for the Study of Law
  • Introduction to Politics
  • Disinformation, Ideology and Bias: Researching and examining political data
  • Employability Skills for Social Sciences
  • Optional modules:
    • Tort Law
    • Contract Law
• Year 2 (Level 5):
  • Equity and Trusts
  • The State and Political Institutions
  • The History of Political Thought
  • British Politics and Public Policy
  • Optional modules:
    • Criminal Law
    • Land Law
• Year 3 (Level 6):
  • Researching Politics 1
  • Optional modules:
    • Law Options (e.g., Commercial Sales, Environmental Law, Employment Law)
    • Politics Options (e.g., Shadow Wars, Researching Politics 2, America and the Bomb)

Entry Requirements

• A Level: DD
• BTEC: PPP
• UK Access: Minimum of 24 Merits and 21 Pass' from Level 3 subjects
• T Levels: Pass
• Mixed Qualifications: 48 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest qualifications
• International Baccalaureate: 26 points

How You're Taught

The programme is taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical sessions. Students will also have access to digital learning tools, including recorded lectures and online resources.

Welsh Provision

At least 40 credits of the programme can be studied through the medium of Welsh. Students who are fluent in Welsh can also access additional support and resources, including a Welsh-speaking Personal Tutor and the opportunity to gain a Welsh Language Certificate.

Meet Your Lecturers

The programme is taught by experts in law and politics, including experienced practitioners and academics with a wealth of knowledge in their fields.

Tuition Fees

• UK: ｣5,760
• International: ｣18,250

Funding and Scholarships

Students may be eligible for funding and scholarships to support their studies. This includes the Academi Hywel Teifi Scholarship and the Coleg Cymraeg Incentive Scholarship.

Additional Costs

Students may incur additional costs, including travel to and from campus, printing and photocopying, and the purchase of books and equipment.

Careers and Employability

The programme is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a range of careers, including law, politics, and related fields. Students will have access to careers support and guidance throughout their studies.

Academic Support

Students will have access to a range of academic support services, including a Personal Tutor, academic skills support, and support for students with disabilities or specific learning difficulties.

Study Abroad and Global Opportunities

Students may have the opportunity to study abroad or participate in global opportunities, including summer programmes and internships.

How to Apply

Students can apply for the programme through UCAS or by contacting the university directly. International students may also apply through the university's international admissions team.