Legal Practice (SQE) - LLB (Hons)

University of South Wales

United Kingdom, Cardiff

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University of South Wales

United Kingdom , Cardiff

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

Y54N

Campuses

Pontypridd

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,800 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Legal Practice (SQE) - LLB (Hons)

About

Start with a solid foundation in essential legal knowledge and then apply it to develop practical, 'soft' skills through both simulated and real scenarios. In your second and final years, you’ll study practical modules and also choose optional modules to tailor your specialisation.

Year one
Academic and Professional Legal Skills*
Criminal Law
Law and the State 
Legal Systems and Methods 
The Law of Contracts 
The Law of Torts 

Year two
Clinical Practice 1
Criminal Law in Practice
Dispute Resolution and Advocacy
Foundations of Legal Practice
Land Law
Commercial Law (optional)
Employment Law (optional)
Law and Technology in Practice (optional)
Law on Trial (optional)
Public Legal Education (optional)

Year three
Cyfraith Fusnes ar Waith
Ymarfer Clinigol 2 
Ecwiti'r Gyfraith ac Ymddiriedolaethau
Cyfraith Eiddo ar Waith
Amddiffyn Plant a Chyfiawnder Ieuenctid ar Waith (dewisol)
Cyfraith Fasnachol (dewisol)
Cyfraith Cyflogaeth (dewisol)
Cyfraith Cyflogaeth ar Waith (dewisol)
Cyfraith Teulu ar Waith (dewisol)
Y Gyfraith yn y Gymuned (dewisol)
Cyfraith Feddygol (dewisol)
Cydsoddiadau a Chaffaeliadau ar Waith (dewisol)
Cleient Preifat ar Waith (dewisol)

*This module can be studied 100% through the medium of Welsh

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

Applicants who have completed a Diploma of Technician / Technical Diploma in a relevant subject can be considered for year 1 entry of an undergraduate degree
Applicants who have followed the IB Diploma curriculum can be considered for undergraduate entry – the normal UCAS tariff will be applied
Applicants who have followed the A-Level curriculum can be considered for undergraduate entry – the normal UCAS tariff will be applied

Undergraduate Advanced Entry

Students who have completed a 2 year Diploma or Associate Degree from a recognised institution can be considered for advanced entry onto the 2nd year of an undergraduate degree programme

If your qualification is not covered above or you do not meet the set criteria please contact us and we will see how we can assist you.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements

International applicants will need to have achieved an overall of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component/TOEFL 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing or equivalent.

Equivalents can be located on our English Language pages.

If you have previously studied through the medium of English, IELTS might not be required, please visit our country specific page for further details. If your country is not featured, please contact us.

If you do not meet the English entry criteria, please visit our Pre-Sessional course pages.

Career

Career paths

Solicitor
Barrister

Careers and Employability

Graduate careers

Most of our graduates become solicitors or barristers, with legal firms valuing your hands-on experience and skills in handling complex situations - skills that make you stand out even among Russell Group graduates. The course allows you to specialise in various legal areas, and our alumni work in top firms across the country. However, the skills you develop here also open doors to other careers in government, policymaking, law enforcement, business, finance, the third sector, and civil service. 

Careers support

Alongside providing exceptional practical skills that legal firms demand, we offer extensive support to help launch your legal career. You’ll interact with legal professionals through guest talks and projects and attend networking events to build valuable connections with employers. Our dedicated careers team assists with job searches, CV and interview preparation, and helps you find placement and volunteering opportunities that can open doors for your future.

Industry Partner

We work with top legal firms and public organisations to give you fantastic placement opportunities, guest talks, and networking events. You can shadow solicitors from our external partners in the Legal Advice Clinic to develop your professional opportunities. You can also work with Employment Tribunal Litigants in Person Support (ELIPS), where you’ll shadow barristers and solicitors providing free representation in tribunals. 