Law in Practice with International Relations (Hons) Swansea University

Overview

You will gain a comprehensive grounding in the core areas covered by a law degree. As your studies progress, you can choose from a wide range of specialised subject areas of law with an extensive list of over forty optional modules to choose from. Your third year will be spent at a paid internship in a legal setting, allowing you to experience legal practice firsthand, and pick up key skills that will be infinitely useful in your future career.

Alongside this, you will learn about the value of peaceful relationships between nations, focusing on themes including globalisation, international politics, peace and conflict, and power strategies.

Why Law in Practice with International Relations at Swansea?

Based across the Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law and the School of Social Sciences, you will benefit from being part of two lively and diverse environments that keep students at their heart.

Swansea University has an established and growing reputation for teaching and research in both law and international relations and is consistently recognised as a source of expertise and as having an impact on policy and practice in a diverse range of fields. Law in Practice with International Relations (Hons) at Swansea University is also wholly committed to continuous improvement in teaching and learning, and to putting students at the centre of our activities.

You will be supported by our established Employability Team to help you secure a placement in a legal service environment for your third year, which will have tangible benefits for your future career path and employment.

Employment Opportunities

Studying a law degree can lead to a range of careers. We aim to equip students with multiple skills to enhance their graduate prospects. Our graduates go on to a wide variety of careers, which include being a:

• Barrister, Civil Servant, Legal Executive, Paralegal, Police Officer, Prison Officer, Researcher, Solicitor, Stockbroker or Trading Standards Officer

Adding a political viewpoint to your degree also opens doors to careers in:

• Education, Government and Politics, Humanitarian Organisations, Business, Media and Public Relation, or Public Services