Program Overview

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LLM Law Conversion

Overview

Our LLM Law Conversion is designed for non-law graduates wanting a fast-track pathway to a law qualification. It replaces our LLM Common Professional Examination (also known as the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)). The LLM Law Conversion also provides a foundation in law for non-law graduates who want to progress onto the Solicitors Qualifying Examination Stage 1 (SQE 1) preparatory course to qualify as a solicitor or the Bar Practice Course (BPC) to qualify as a barrister.

Why Choose This Course?

Our LLM Law Conversion is designed for non-law graduates wanting a fast-track pathway to a law qualification. It replaces our LLM Common Professional Examination (also known as the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)). The LLM Law Conversion also provides a foundation in law for non-law graduates who want to progress onto the Solicitors Qualifying Examination Stage 1 (SQE 1) preparatory course to qualify as a solicitor or the Bar Practice Course (BPC) to qualify as a barrister.

On our LLM Law Conversion course, you will be supported by experienced and professional tutors who take pride in providing high levels of support and guidance. Our course is designed to enable you to develop key skills and competences as well as gain legal knowledge relevant to a career in law.

This course may be completed in one year of full-time, or two years of part-time, study. Access to computing and internet facilities are essential for this course.

What's Unique About This Course?

• Our LLM Law Conversion is designed for non-law graduates wanting a fast-track pathway to a law qualification.
• The LLM Law Conversion also provides a foundation in law for non-law graduates who want to progress onto the Solicitors Qualifying Examination Stage 1 (SQE 1).
• Our course is designed to enable you to develop key skills and competences as well as gain legal knowledge relevant to a career in law.

What Happens on the Course?

The course consists of seven ‘foundation of legal knowledge’ (‘foundation’) modules that are core and the dissertation module. The seven foundation modules are:

• Constitutional and Administrative Law
• Criminal Law
• Equity and Trusts
• European Union Law
• Land Law
• Law of Contract
• Law of Torts

You will also undertake a 10,000-word research dissertation in an area of law (for the eighth module) that is of interest to you, so that you will be able to deepen and broaden your legal knowledge in your chosen specific area. In addition, at the start of the course, you will undertake an introductory module on the English Legal System and legal skills.

You may also apply to study one or more modules instead of the whole course. Where you pass modules undertaken by this route, then you will be eligible for a University Statement of Credits or certificate commensurate to the credits completed.

Accredited Prior Learning applications will also be considered provided your prior learning is compatible with the course learning outcomes and level of study.

Potential Career Paths

• Lawyer
• Trading Standards
• Civil Service
• Police

Additional Information

Everything you need to know about this course!

Why Wolverhampton?

The course is designed with the University of Wolverhampton Inclusive Framework in mind. The course ensures that you have an equal opportunity to learn and succeed.

Internet and computer access are essential to this course. When you enrol, you will gain access to module-specific learning materials that are available online via the University's virtual learning environment (VLE).

You will be engaged with a variety of learning activities which will support you in your studies and enable you to meet the learning outcomes of the course. These learning activities will be accessible on-line and on campus with support from module tutors. Learning activities may include:

• Lectures (may also be available on-line via recorded lectures, where appropriate)
• Seminars, including small and large group work
• Tutorials
• Self-study / research activities including access to e-books with guided preparation via the University’s virtual learning environment (VLE)
• Online discussion forums
• Collaborative online activities overseen by module tutors who will provide guidance and comments

You will have access to one-to-one tutorials face-to-face to deal with any specific queries or study support needs that you may have.

You will be engaged with relevant learning tasks throughout your study on the course and will receive feedback on formative assignments and summative assessments. Feedback will be constructive and indicate to you how to progress in your learning.

What Skills Will You Gain?

The whole course is designed to enable you to develop knowledge on the law, legal research skills, and application of the law. You will develop skills of legal analysis, critical thinking, and application.

Course Fees and Finance

Location	Mode	Fee	Year
Home	Full-time Distance Learning	£8,815 per year
Home	Full-time Distance Learning	£9,088 per year
Home	Full-time	£8,815 per year
Home	Full-time	£9,088 per year
Home	Part-time Distance Learning	£4,408 per year
Home	Part-time Distance Learning	£4,544 per year
Home	Part-time	£4,408 per year
Home	Part-time	£4,544 per year
International	Full-time Distance Learning	£8,815 per year
International	Full-time Distance Learning	£9,088 per year
International	Full-time	£15,950 per year
International	Full-time	£16,950 per year
International	Part-time Distance Learning	£4,408 per year
International	Part-time Distance Learning	£4,544 per year

These fees relate to new entrants only for the academic year indicated for entry onto the course, any subsequent years study may be subject to an annual increase, usually in line with inflation.

Entry Requirements

The University will normally require an undergraduate degree with a 2:2 classification or above or equivalent in any discipline.

Non-native speakers are required to hold IELTS with an overall bandscore of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each element.

Accredited Prior Learning can be considered provided compatible with the course learning outcomes and level of study.

Funding

Postgraduate Loan (Home Fee Status)

You may be able to get a postgraduate student loan from Student Finance England of up to £12,858 to help pay for a Master’s degree. Applications are made through Student Finance England and more information on the regulations and eligibility criteria can be found at Masters Loans gov.uk. Any RPL will invalidate your eligibility as you must study a minimum of 180 credits.

Changes for EU Students

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as Overseas (International) students for fee purposes. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)

Postgraduate Loyalty Discount

You can get 20% discount on a taught on-site postgraduate course if you’re a University of Wolverhampton Graduate.

The University offers a generous 20% Loyalty Discount to students progressing from an undergraduate programme to a taught postgraduate programme, where both courses are University of Wolverhampton Awards.

There is no time limit on how long ago you completed your degree as long as this is your first Masters level qualification.

The discount applies to the first year of enrolment only. Students who receive a loyalty discount are not entitled to any further tuition discount or bursary. For full terms and conditions click here.

Self-Funded

If you are paying for the fees yourself then the fees can be paid in 3 instalments: November, January, and April. More information can be found by clicking here.

Sponsored - Your Employer, Embassy, or Organisation Can Pay for Your Tuition Fees

Your employer, embassy, or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.

Financial Hardship

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund for help with course-related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.

Charitable Funding

You might also want to explore the possibility of funding from charitable trusts. Please contact Association of Charitable Foundations, Directory of Social Change or Family Aid. Most charities and trust funds offer limited bursaries targeted to specific groups of students so you will need to research whether any of them are relevant to your situation.

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.