Law
A law degree supports and equips you with both critical and practical skills that will last you your entire career.
If you want to make a difference, you will enjoy studying law and learning about subjects that are valued and central to many sectors. Law is a fascinating subject that covers foundations of legal knowledge, topics of global interest and the most contentious and modern issues, giving you many career path opportunities. You’ll develop your thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills, in a department that has a proud tradition of scholarship and research, dating back to 1901.
Law is a prestigious subject and law graduates are highly valued across many sectors. Many enter the legal profession, but if that isn't the career path you wish to take, there will be many other options open to you.
Why study Law at Aberystwyth University?
- Law has been taught at Aberystwyth since 1901 and has prepared generations of people from all over the world for professional careers. Our long history is a testament to our teaching acumen.
- We offer a stimulating, supportive and rewarding environment within a dynamic, forward-looking department that has a wealth of experience, excellent teaching, research activity and facilities.
- For generations, people from all over the world, including some of the most distinguished lawyers, politicians and academics have studied here.
- Our modules are designed around the current needs of employers and the legal and criminal justice professions, and we place great emphasis on the development of your professional skills.
- In addition to work placements, you can take advantage of other opportunities to develop your practical skills and get hands-on experience during your studies by taking part in our Family Law Clinic, volunteering at our ground-breaking Dewis/Choice research project which is focused on addressing the abuse of elderly people, or volunteering with our Veterans Legal Link Project.
- You can join our very active mooting society and practise your legal and advocacy skills, while developing more general life skills of argument, debate, and public speaking.