COURSE OVERVIEW
Earn a qualifying law degree whilst learning about Spanish language, culture, and literature and spending a year working or studying in Spain with this joint honours LLB Law and Spanish.
You will have a comprehensive grounding in the seven areas covered by a qualifying law degree; Contract Law, Criminal Law, Land Law, Equity and Trusts, EU Law, Law of Tort and Public Law.
Alongside this, you will receive intensive Spanish language tuition, learn the essentials of translation, and study important aspects of society and politics in the Spanish-speaking world.
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 SPANISH AT SWANSEA?
Based between the Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law and the College of Arts and Humanities, you will benefit from two lively and diverse research and teaching environments.
Our Law programmes have an enviable reputation, being ranked:
- Top 250 in the world (QS World Rankings)
- 6th for teaching quality (NSS Teaching, Guardian University Guide 2019)
- 7th for career prospects (Guardian University Guide 2019)
- Top law school in Wales (Times & Sunday Times 2019)
You will be joining a university that is in the UK top five for overall student satisfaction (NSS 2018) and the UK top 10 for graduate prospects (DLHE 2018).
YOUR LAW AND SPANISH EXPERIENCE
Our degree structure with a range of optional modules gives you plenty of scope to tailor your studies to your particular interests, career goals, or ambitions.
You will spend a year in Spain between your second and final year, broadening your skills and experience by studying, teaching at a school, or undertaking a work placement.
We can support you with arranging work placement opportunities in a wide range of settings, both in the UK and abroad.
LAW AND SPANISH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
A qualifying law degree opens the door to many opportunities within the legal and criminal justice systems, including roles with the police, victim support, and prison and probation services.
The experience and skills you will gain on this course will prepare you for careers in law or other areas such as education, business, media, or public services, as well as for further training to become a solicitor or barrister.