Law (Graduate Entry)

This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.

Make sure you check on the university, college or conservatoire website for any updates about course changes as a result of COVID-19.

Course summary

Open to individuals with an undergraduate degree, this two-year graduate entry programme will provide an overview of the core legal topics and law modules that will enable you to complete an LLB award. You will demonstrate your graduate skills and further develop your knowledge and expertise in law. This course might be of particular interest if you reside in a current or previous commonwealth country and would like to study the legal foundations that are recognised across the globe. Why choose this course?

Recognised common law degree and provides exemptions for the purpose of National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) assessment

Global Top 250 for Law (Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings, 2023)

For Canadian applicants, successful completion of the course will qualify you to apply for NCA assessment

Only a two-year programme, fast-track preparation for legal professions

The programme includes a module dedicated to exploring the Foundations of Canadian Law

Whether you have prior study in a law discipline or in a different subject area, this course allows you to demonstrate your current graduate attributes and complete a degree programme that will prepare you for a career in law. You will cover the core topics in law, whilst having an interdisciplinary approach to the subject which means you will explore the social, political and historical influences in legislation. Understanding the key principles in English and EU law will be the foundation of your course and you will be encouraged to research, reflect upon and critically analyse legal problems. This will enable you to work confidently on your own and to showcase your legal expertise, as well as work in collaboration with key stakeholders. There are two different study options for this course: Blended Learning: 50% online and 50% face-to-face – In x4 blocks across the year Traditional: Face-to-face learning on campus for the two academic years For Canadian applicants, successful completion of the course will qualify you to apply for NCA assessment (https://nca.legal/). About Keele Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university. We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level. Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.

Modules

For a list of indicative modules please visit the course page on the Keele University website.

How to apply

31Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:: M105

Institution code:: K12

Campus name:: Main Site

Campus code:: -

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

GCSE/National 4/National 5

A first undergraduate degree with a 2:2 or above in any subject is required (or international equivalent).

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.keele.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduatecourses/lawgraduateentry/#entry-reqs

Unistats information

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Additional fee information

Please note, our fees for 2024 entry will be available soon. Although we review our fees annually and these may change, our 2023 entry fees are detailed on our course pages, and a summary is available on our website: keele.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/tuitionfeesandfunding/undergraduatetuitionfees/