MA Law (Conversion)

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Qualification

MA - Master of Arts

Location

Birmingham

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

JAN-26

Duration

1 Year

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Course info

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. 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: If you choose to progress onto study one of our SQE courses or BPC, you will also benefit from our excellent employment and pupillage rates: Not sure if this course is right for you? Download our free Law Conversion Guide to discover everything you need to know about how to transition into the legal field. Important Information Progression for full-time PgDL and MA Law (Conversion) students Based on the projected end dates of our full-time Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PgDL) and Master of Arts in Law (MA Law Conversion) courses, find out if you are eligible to commence our Bar Practice Course (BPC), LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) or SQE1 Preparation Course in January 2025. Progression information - law conversion to SQE & BPC courses ➔ Please note: If you require a visa to study in the UK and wish to progress on to one of our on-campus vocational courses, please refer to our UK visa requirements page for information about applying for a Student Route visa.

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91/279

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Entry requirements

Students are required to possess a 2:2 or above from an undergraduate degree in any discipline or equivalent qualifications.

Tuition fees

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£16,450 per year

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