Program Overview

MA Law (Conversion) Online

The MA Law (Conversion) Online is a postgraduate Master of Arts specifically designed for non-law graduates who want to gain a legal qualification at Master’s level. 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 also qualifies you to progress on to study one of our Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) courses to become a solicitor or the Bar Practice Course (BPC) to become a barrister.

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

• An undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above in any discipline (or equivalent)

Duration Options

• 12 months (full-time)
• 21 months (part-time September)
• 24 months (part-time January)

Study Mode Options

• Full-time, Full-time Online, Part-time or Part-time Online

Next Start Date

• September 2025

Course Structure

Required Pre-Course Study

• The English Legal System & Constitutional Law (including EU Law) module requires 25 hours of pre-course study, through guided units with all materials provided online.

Online Induction

• You don’t need to attend a campus for induction. Instead, you’ll be enrolled into an online induction module which will take you through necessary administrative requirements and provide you with guidance on how the programme works and additional support, such as our Employability Service.

Course Modules

• English Legal System & Constitutional Law
• 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)

Course Start Dates

• September 2025: MA Law (Conversion) - Full-time: Online, Part-time: Online
• January 2026: MA Law (Conversion) - Full-time: Online, Part-time: Online
• September 2026: MA Law (Conversion) - Full-time Online: Online, Part-time: Online
• January 2027: MA Law (Conversion) - Full-time: Online, Part-time Online: Online

Course Requirements

• Learn more about how the course is taught and how learning time is distributed by taking a look at our MA Law (Conversion) infographic. You can also look at the course demands document which shows the requirements, prior knowledge and commitments the course will involve.

Fees and Applying

• You can apply for this course directly with The University of Law.
• 2025/26 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2025): Online: £14,000
• See the full fee schedule of the MA Law (Conversion) here.
• You can get full details about course fees and payment structures in the fees section of the website.
• By studying a Master's degree you could be eligible for a Student Loans Company Postgraduate Loan.
• If you’re a ULaw alumnus, you may be eligible to receive our £500 General Alumni Discount.
• We also have a range of scholarships and bursaries available which make studying with us more affordable than ever.