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University of South Wales · Undergraduate
Full Feesscholarship value
- Available to all international students
- For undergraduate study
- Open to your course
3 yearsDuration
£16,200Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
95%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in law with the LLB Law and Criminology at University of South Wales. Based in Pontypridd, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The LLB (Hons) Law and Criminology degree is a stimulating and challenging course that focuses on criminal justice, technology and employability. This LLB will combine the foundations of legal knowledge with a criminal law and criminal justice focus. It will appeal to students who have a particular interest in the criminal justice system. International tuition fees are £16,200 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Criminal Law Foundations
Constitutional Law and Legal Method
Law of Evidence
Criminology: Causes and Theories
Criminal Justice System and Procedure
Sentencing and Penology
Technology and Cybercrime
Dissertation or Major Project
UCAS Code:M1L6
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BCC |
| UCAS Points | 104 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,200
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£48,600
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Full-time fees are per year. Part-time fees are per 20 credits
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of South Wales
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £17,000 | £20,000 | £25,000 |
| 5 years | £20,000 | £25,000 | £30,500 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 20% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation≈ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH16-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
62%Working
10%Studying
14%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
63%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH16-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
91%
Overall
Teaching on my course
95%Learning opportunities
91%Assessment and feedback
90%Academic support
95%Organisation and management
83%Learning resources
93%Student voice
91%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
77%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of South Wales
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