| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
The MA Law (Conversion) Online is a postgraduate program designed for non-law graduates seeking a Master's-level legal qualification. Delivered online, the program provides flexibility and support, enhancing transferrable skills and preparing students for further legal studies or a variety of law-related careers. Modules cover essential legal subjects, with assessment methods designed to evaluate understanding, application, and research abilities.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The MA Law (Conversion) Online is a postgraduate Master of Arts program specifically designed for non-law graduates who wish to gain a legal qualification at the Master's level. It is an internationally recognized qualification, making it a valuable addition to any portfolio. The program provides a strong level of support from the start, making it an excellent introduction to law for those with undergraduate degrees in other disciplines.
Objectives:
- Gain a legal qualification at the Master's level.
- Develop practical legal skills such as analysis and critical evaluation.
- Enhance broader transferable skills like research and presentation skills.
- Prepare for progression to further legal studies, such as the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) courses or the Bar Practice Course (BPC).
- Enhance career prospects in various fields, including law and beyond.
Outline:
Content:
The program covers a comprehensive range of legal subjects, including:
- English Legal System & Constitutional Law (including EU Law): This module requires 25 hours of pre-course study, with guided units and materials provided online.
- Tort Law
- Contract Law
- Criminal Law
- Administrative Law and Human Rights
- Land Law
- Trusts
- Law of Organisations
- Skills & Behaviours
- Dissertation in Law Module (8,000 words): This module allows students to explore an issue or development in law of their choice through independent research.
Structure:
The program offers both full-time and part-time options, allowing students to choose a study mode that suits their lifestyle and career plans. The online program provides flexibility, allowing students to study anywhere, across devices, without compromising on quality or demanding less than on-campus courses.
Course Schedule:
- Start Dates: September 2024 and January 2025
- Duration:
- Full-time: 12 months
- Part-time: 21 months (September start) or 24 months (January start)
Modules:
The program is structured around a series of modules, each focusing on a specific area of law. The modules are delivered online by qualified lawyers.
Assessment:
Methods:
- Single Best Answer Questions
- Online open book examination
- Coursework
- Oral presentation
- 8,000 word Dissertation in Law module
Criteria:
The assessment criteria are designed to evaluate students' understanding of legal principles, their ability to apply those principles to real-world scenarios, and their research and writing skills.
Teaching:
Methods:
The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Online lectures
- Interactive workshops
- Case studies
- Group discussions
- Individual tutorials
Faculty:
The program is taught by qualified lawyers with extensive experience in their respective fields.
Unique Approaches:
The program emphasizes practical skills development and provides students with access to a range of resources, including:
- Expert careers support services: Assisting with training contract and pupillage applications.
- Pro bono team: Offering over 3,000 pro bono opportunities, allowing students to gain real-world experience and advice from practicing lawyers.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
- Solicitor
- Barrister
- Legal researcher
- Legal consultant
- Legal educator
Opportunities:
The program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a successful career in law or related fields. The University of Law has a strong network in the legal industry, with relationships with top law firms in the UK and US.
Outcomes:
- 95% of postgraduate students in employment were in highly skilled employment 15 months after graduating (2020/21 Graduate Outcomes data).
- 96% of BPTC full-time UK graduates were in further study or employment, including pupillage, 15 months after graduating (2020/21 Graduate Outcomes data).
Other:
- The University of Law is the largest provider of legal education in the UK, with more law students choosing them than any other UK university in 2022.
- Students have access to the University's online learning platform (Blackboard ELITE), supported by dedicated academic, administrative, design, and development teams.
- The program is designed to be flexible and accessible, allowing students to study at their own pace and in their own time.
