The School of Law – find your postgraduate course and funding options

Postgraduate Study at Swansea University

Swansea University spans two campuses situated in a stunning coastal location, making it a highly desirable place for students to study and conduct research since 1920.

From master’s degrees to PhD study, Swansea offers postgraduate programmes in a wide variety of subject areas which are informed by the latest developments in research and innovation.

The Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law

Based within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law brings together a variety of disciplines that prepare students for a range of careers that make a difference to society. Swansea’s postgraduate courses provide a unique and contemporary take on learning, whilst also boosting students’ prospects with experiential opportunities, such as working with the Law Clinic and placements with key partners.

Supported by staff and academics with extensive real-world experience, the Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law is internationally recognised and highly research-focused, with an array of specialist centres, ranging from Children’s Human Rights to Cyberterrorism and LegalTech.

Why Choose Swansea?

• Ranked 101 – 150 in the world for Law (QS World University Rankings 2024)
• Ranked 151 – 175 in the world for Law (THE World University Rankings 2024)
• 92% rating for Student Satisfaction in Postgraduate Teaching (Postgraduate Taught Student Experience Survey, Spring 2024)
• 3^rd Best Location in the UK Quality of Life (comparethemarket.com 2023)
• Rent on average is 68% lower than London (numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Swansea)

Outstanding Facilities

The School provides an outstanding environment for legal education and research, boasting modern lecture halls equipped with the latest audio-visual technology, seminar rooms designed for interactive learning, and a dedicated moot court where students can practice advocacy in a realistic courtroom setting. The on-site libraries house an extensive collection of legal texts, journals, and online resources, supporting in-depth legal research and learning. Additionally, students can benefit from access to collaborative study spaces, IT suites, quiet zones, and study pods to cater to diverse learning needs.

Postgraduate Taught and Research Programmes

• LLM in LegalTech and Commercial Law
•  LLM in Human Rights
• LLM in Intellectual Property and Innovation
• LLM in International Commercial Law
• LLM in International Commercial and Maritime Law
• LLM in International Maritime Law
• LLM in International Trade Law
• LLM in Oil, Gas and Renewable Energy Law
• Ph.D. / M.Phil, Criminology
• Ph.D. / M.Phil. / Ph.D. Distance Learning, Law
• DCrim, Professional Doctorate in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Professional Courses

• LLM Professional Legal Practice
• LLM Law and Legal Practice

Funding – Scholarships & Bursaries

We understand that the cost of your studies is one of the most important factors when deciding on a postgraduate degree. Swansea offers a number of postgraduate scholarships and bursaries to help you fund your studies. For the most up-to-date information on funding opportunities, visit our website.