Course summary
The LLM Law and Legal Practice combines core knowledge and practical application of the law to provide preparation for non-law graduates looking to qualify as Solicitors in England & Wales. The course will prepare you for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination 1 (SQE1) assessments, which are the first essential step in your route to qualification. It offers you the opportunity to gain a master’s award, attain legal knowledge and skills, and prepare for life in legal practice. This is an intense programme delivered over eighteen months, covering the foundations of law, core practice areas and skills required for the SQE1 assessment within a qualification that will be recognised and valued by prospective employers. You will also have an opportunity to undertake directed independent learning, authentic to the legal profession. This programme will provide you with comprehensive preparation for the SQE1 assessments together with a solid foundation for your career as a solicitor. Visit our website for more information on fees, scholarships, postgraduate loans and other funding options to study at Swansea University.
Modules
The programme will deliver 240 credits over an eighteen month period with the emphasis on taught modules in order to cover the knowledge and skills base required for the SQE1 qualifying examinations. There will be an element of Directed Independent Learning (30 credits), which is authentic to the legal profession, focusing on undertaking practical legal research and preparing related reports directed to clients and to partners within legal practice. The Directed Independent Learning will be introduced over the summer between the first and second academic years (TB3). All modules on the programme will be compulsory, and year 1 modules will not need to be passed in order to progress to year 2 of the course. There will be re-sit opportunities for all modules. Please see website for more information.
Entry requirements
Our standard entry requirement is a 2:2 undergraduate degree in any discipline, but each applicant will be assessed on an individual basis. We are happy to consider applicants who have been out of education for a while, who have equivalent professional experience, or similar. English language requirements - IELTS 6.5, with a minimum 6.0 in each component or an equivalent approved English Language test. For students who fall short of only the English language requirement, we offer a range of pre-sessional training programmes that you may take before starting your degree programme. We welcome applications from students from around the world and require evidence of previous study that is equivalent to the entry requirements.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8150 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8150 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8150 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8150 | Year 1 |
| EU | £10950 | Year 1 |
| International | £10950 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP