LLB Law (JD Pathway),
About this course
LLB in Law (JD Pathway), covering the foundations of legal knowledge. The programme incorporates the core legal subjects assessed by the Solicitors Qualification Examination (SQE) and is accredited by the Bar Standards Board. It is also accredited by the Canadian National Committee on Accreditation (NCA), enabling progression to legal training in England and Wales and Canada.
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What students say
Based on about 112 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 295 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 9%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 43 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 59%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 17%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Legal professionals: 37%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 17%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 8%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 250 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 11%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 52%
Who gets in
Based on about 235 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 78%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 3%
- A degree: 9%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
- Other qualifications: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB Law (JD Pathway), at Swansea University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £37,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Law.
What do graduates of LLB Law (JD Pathway), at Swansea University do next?
86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on LLB Law (JD Pathway), at Swansea University?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for LLB Law (JD Pathway), at Swansea University?
The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
How many students continue on LLB Law (JD Pathway), at Swansea University?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.