Course summary
Designed specifically for non-law graduates who want to gain a legal qualification at Master’s level, our MA Law (Conversion) gives you the opportunity to learn the practical legal skills of analysis and critical evaluation, alongside a range of transferable skills such as research and presentation skills, in a practical and interactive way. As an internationally recognised qualification, a Law Master’s is a great addition to your portfolio. With a strong level of support from the start, this course is a great introduction to law if you hold an undergraduate degree in another discipline. Successful completion of the MA Law (Conversion) qualifies you to progress on to study the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) to become a solicitor or the Bar Practice Course (BPC) to become a barrister. To ensure that you have a smooth transition from your previous non-law studies, we’ve designed this course to include a pre-course programme where you will be able to get support in learning about legal methods. This compulsory addition to the course means that you will be ready to get started on your legal studies as soon as the course begins. Our structured course is delivered by qualified lawyers either face-to-face on campus or online. On completion of the course, you’ll have the opportunity to progress your studies to become a solicitor or barrister in the UK, whilst obtaining a Master’s award, which will be highly attractive to employers in a variety of disciplines. This course is the perfect choice if you wish to keep your career options open. When you study the MA Law with us you will:
- Be taught by subject matter experts, former and current practitioners and research and teaching focused academics
- Focus on legal practice, not just theory
- Benefit from strategic partnerships with firms, regulators and accreditation bodies
- Enjoy flexibility - We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different. That’s why we offer a wide range of study modes (full-time, part-time, on campus, online) across our courses to provide you with the greatest choice and flexibility you need to succeed in your studies.
- Improve your employability by gaining important transferable skills and mapping your career with our careers team
Modules
The Law & Constitution Module element requires 25 hours of pre-course study in English Legal System & Constitutional Law (including EU Law), through guided module units with all materials provided online. The key areas that you’ll study over the course are: • English Legal System & Constitutional Law (including EU Law) • Tort Law • Contract Law • Criminal Law • Administrative Law and Human Rights • Land Law • Equity and Trusts • Law of Organisations • Skills & Behaviours (non-credit bearing) Plus a Dissertation in Law Module (8,000 words) 60 credits
Assessment method
This course is assessed through: Single Best Answer Questions Online open book examination Coursework Oral presentation 8000 word Dissertation in Law module
How to apply
International applicants
To find out more about how we support our international students, please visit our website.
Entry requirements
Students are required to possess a 2:2 or above from an undergraduate degree in any discipline or equivalent qualifications. English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English: An English Language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component. In the event of failing a module, any resit sat after the end of the course will mean that students will not receive a final result until after a Student Route visa has expired. This means a student will not be eligible to apply for a Graduate Work visa.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
2025/26 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2025) - For Domestic students in London: £16,950, and Outside London: £14,000. For International (non-domestic) students in London: £19,500, and Outside London: £16,450. Online students: £14,000.
All fees above include a deposit amount of £250
Sponsorship information
We can help support your course fees with our scholarships and bursaries and funding options. For more information please visit our postgraduate scholarships page: https://www.law.ac.uk/study/scholarships-bursaries/
Provider information
The University of Law
2 Bunhill Row
London
EC1Y 8HQ