IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent.
Law with Media Studies is a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) which enables you to study the interface between Law and the media and how the media operates in the modern era. The Law element ensures that you study all the QLD subjects so that the degree is recognised as a Law degree for professional purposes. The Media element allows you to study the development of modern forms of media, from radio to television; and the digital age, with close examination of how the issues of privacy and modern communication methods are reconciled in the contemporary era.
You will creatively engage with the media, while developing and deepening a critical knowledge and understanding of its forms, structure and content. You will conduct research (practice-based, empirical or critical) linked to the field of media theory, communication and media forms; and reach a level of independent thinking with regard to the creative and critical styles, contexts, theories and practices of the media.
International Experience
Students have the opportunity to enhance their degree programme and extend their understanding of their degree subject area by spending a period of study at an overseas host institution. This route is optional and if you choose to follow it you will extend your period of study from three years to four and will gain an enhanced degree qualification: LLB Law with Media Studies (International Experience). You will need to pass a specified number of credits* during their year abroad but no credits from that year will feed into your degree.
* For the purpose of passing the year abroad, a student is required to pass the following number of credits at the host institution: the equivalent of 60 Bangor credits / 30 ECTS credits. Where a student fails to attain this minimum number of credits, they can take resit essay papers during the summer following their return to the UK. A student who fails to pass the resit will be entered into the final year of their Bangor degree but will not be eligible for the enhanced degree title.
Why choose Bangor University for this course?
All our LLB Law degrees courses have Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) status, denoting that Bangor LLB graduates will have completed the academic stage of training for the legal professions in England and Wales.
As all Bangor LLB Law degree courses have QLD status, graduates may enter directly onto Legal Practice Courses (LPC) to become solicitors or the Bar Practice Training Courses (BPTC) to become barristers.
Bangor LLB Law degree holders are eligible to take the Law Society of Ireland entrance exams: FE-Is.
Our law degree addresses the British, European and global dimensions of contemporary legal development.
Welsh students may undertake tutorials and workshops in Welsh in all Law modules where these are offered as part of the curriculum.
The School has its own state-of-the-art mock courtroom, in which you can gain essential practical experience by taking part in mock legal trials.
We have a dedicated and well-resourced Law library.
Bangor is the only institution in north Wales to offer a Law degree.
The LLB Law degree is taught by bilingual staff with a wide range of expertise.
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Year 1 Modules
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
UXS-1021: Intro to Studying Mass Culture (20) or
UXC-1021: Cyflwyniad i Astud Diwyll Pobl (20)
SXL-1110: Public Law (20)
SXL-1112: Contract Law (20)
SXL-1113: Legal System England & Wales (20)
SXL-1115: Legal Skills (20)
Semester 2
SXL-1110: Public Law
SXL-1112: Contract Law
SXL-1113: Legal System England & Wales
SXL-1115: Legal Skills
Optional Modules
20 credits from:
UXS-1000: Issues in Media and Journalism (20) (Semester 2)
UXS-1018: Creative Practice (20) (Semester 1) or
UXC-1018: Ymarfer Creadigol (20) (Semester 1)
UXS-1038: Intro' to Media Practice (20) (Semester 2) or
UXC-1038: Cyf. i Ymarfer y Cyfryngau (20) (Semester 2)
UXS-1062: Film Language (20) (Semester 1) or
UXC-1062: Iaith y Ffilm (20) (Semester 1)
UXS-1066: Visual Cultures (20) (Semester 2) or
UXC-1066: Diwylliant Gweledol (20) (Semester 2)
Year 2 Modules
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
UXS-2099: Research and Methods (20) or
UXC-2099: Dulliau Ymchwil (20)
SXL-2110: European Union Law (20)
SXL-2112: Tort (20)
SXL-2113: Criminal Law (20)
SXL-2211: Equity and Trusts (20)
Semester 2
SXL-2112: Tort
SXL-2113: Criminal Law
SXL-2211: Equity and Trusts
Optional Modules
20 credits from:
UXS-2046: Media, Politics & Society (20) (Semester 2)
UXS-2216: Politics of the Media (20) (Semester 1)
Year 3 Modules
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
SXL-3111: Land Law (20)
SXL-3121: Company Law (20)
SXL-3130: Media Law (20)
UXS-3216: Politics of the Media (20) or
UXC-3216: Gwleidyddiaeth y Cyfryngau (20)
Semester 2
UXS-3063: Digital Advertising (20)
SXL-3111: Land Law
SXL-3121: Company Law
SXL-3130: Media Law
Optional Modules
20 credits from:
SXL-3026: Forensic Linguistics in Court (10) (Semester 1)
SXL-3110: Int. Law & Contemporary Issues (20) (Semester 1 + 2)
SXL-3113: Dissertation (20) (Semester 1 + 2)
SCL-3115: Materion Cyfoes Cyfreithiol (20) (Semester 1 + 2)
SXL-3125: Evidence (20) (Semester 2)
SXL-3126: Family & Welfare Law (20) (Semester 1 + 2)
SXL-3127: Jurisprudence (20) (Semester 2)
SXL-3128: Employment Law (20) (Semester 1)
SXL-3135: Legal Research Jurisprudence (20) (Semester 2)
SXL-3136: Intellectual Property Law (20) (Semester 1 + 2)
SXL-3142: International Law of the Sea (20) (Semester 2)
SXL-3148: Expert Evidence in Court (10) (Semester 2)
SXL-3150: Commercial Law (20) (Semester 2)
SXL-3432: Intro to EU Public Procurement (10) (Semester 1)
SXL-3436: Intro to Interna'l Procurement (10) (Semester 2)
Graduates of this programme may find employment in the legal sector or the media. Examples of careers include journalism, digital communications, copyright and television, film or radio production. You may also find employment within local government, the civil service, politics, advocacy or the business sector.
Due to the programme’s Qualifying Law Degree status, graduates will be eligible to proceed onto the vocational stage of training required to become a barrister or lawyer in England and Wales: the BPTC and the LPC, respectively.
International Applicants: Each country has its own eligibility requirements and examination process to ensure sufficient legal knowledge to practise within their legal system. We strongly advise that all applicants ensure that they have satisfied themselves of their respective eligibility to practice (in whichever country) before applying or accepting an offer of a place on a Law course.
If you are unsure whether this degree is recognised in your home country, please contact us for more information. Or you can consult your country's Bar Council.
Employability and the School of Law
Studying at Bangor Law School is about so much more than learning: it is also about preparing for employment. We are focussed on helping students to improve their career prospects by developing the skills that are in demand by employers and facilitating opportunities to gain crucial work experience.
Developing contacts
Through our continuous work in developing contacts with legal practitioners across the UK, we have developed a programme of work placements with a number of law firms and corporations. Our contacts in the legal sector have also been instrumental in developing the annual Law Fair, during which students are able to network with a range of local employers. These activities are complemented by regular careers talks from guest speakers.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
