法律大學

Law and so much More

The University of Law has expanded to offer much more than law. The university now provides specialist education in computer science, criminology, policing, education, business, and psychology - including specialist employability teams and academic coaches across these areas.

BPS Accreditation for PG Psychology students

The university is in partnership with the British Psychological Society, a representative body for psychologists and psychology in the United Kingdom, allowing all Psychology students can benefit from BPS membership.

New Partnership with Royal Holloway, London

The University of Law will deliver a range of postgraduate law courses at Royal Holloway, University of London as part of a newly created partnership starting in September 2023.

University Health Charter

The University of Law joined the Mental Health Charter Programme in October 2022 as part of its ongoing commitment to advance mental health awareness across all campuses and contribute to improved practice in the higher education sector more widely.

At The University of Law, international students can enjoy the expertise of passionate teaching and support staff. The university's tutors include lawyers and industry professionals with a wealth of practical experience and knowledge of what employers' value in graduates.

Students can expect small class sizes that incorporate many hours of tutor contact time. Learning methods are varied and designed to equip students with the practical knowledge and skills required to think and act like a successful professional, whatever the field. Each student has their own designated student journey advisor and academic coach to provide ongoing personalised support.

Students will have the added benefit of receiving career guidance and advice from the university's specialist team of legal and business careers advisors via the careers and employability team. Students can access one-to-one career counselling, mentoring, job opportunities and more.

In addition, the university has a renowned pro bono programme in which students shadow legal practitioners. This allows them to gain exposure to and practical experience of the legal profession.

All courses at The University of Law are created with a unique and innovative outlook on learning to help students achieve their ambitions.

With a wide variety of courses on campus or online, students can develop their skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, commercial awareness and more.

Undergraduate

International students can pick from a range of undergraduate courses covering the areas of business, criminology, policing, psychology, computer science and law.

Foundation years are available and are included within four-year degrees.

Postgraduate

Innovative postgraduate study options include:

Law conversion courses:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL)
• MA Law (Conversion)
• MA Law (SQE1)
• SQE Law Essentials

Professional solicitor courses & SQE courses:

• Legal Practice Course (LPC)
• LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2)
• SQE1 Preparation Course
• SQE2 Preparation Course
• SQE1 Exam Preparation Course
• SQE2 Exam Preparation Course

Professional barrister course:

• Bar Practice Course (BPC)

Academic master's courses:

• A range of LLMs
• MSc Legal Technology

A range of business master's degrees (MScs), including:

• MSc Computer Science (Conversion)
• MSc Psychology (Conversion)

Work Placements

A range of the university's business programmes include the option to complete an optional industry work placement of up to 12 months which can be undertaken on the university's undergraduate business programmes.

This placement enables students to put into practice the academic learning alongside practical experience to enhance their future employability prospects. During the placement, students will be undertaking work as an employee of an organisation and will be treated as such.

For admission to The University of Law, international students need to satisfy several entry requirements.

English Language Requirements

Most students will need to prove English language proficiency before starting a course. This can be through an English language qualification, which will need to meet the university's minimum requirements. Students are strongly advised to check the eligibility requirements.

Those who have an academic qualification that is equivalent to a UK degree and was taught in a predominantly English-speaking country may not have to prove their English language proficiency.

Pre-Sessional English Language Programme

Students who need to improve their English language levels to qualify for a university course can study the 7–12-week pre-sessional English course.

Visas

Students must also check the visa they will need to study at The University of Law. The university provides support for receiving a Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) if they require a Student Route visa.

The University of Law prioritises the accessibility of its courses to students of all backgrounds and financial circumstances. To help students with their tuition fees and other expenses, the university has a number of scholarships in place which are open to all students. Awards specifically for international students include:

International Bursary

All non-UK students will be eligible to receive an annual non-repayable bursary to help support the cost of tuition fees. The bursary amount will depend on which course is studied.

Scholarships offered at The University of Law are given in accordance with academic achievements, extracurricular activities, or wider participation in the community. In order to receive a scholarship, applicants are required to have an offer from the university and to satisfy entry criteria for the scholarship being applied to.

All campuses are equipped with high-quality facilities that provide a top professional learning environment. The University of Law locations are:

• Birmingham
• Bristol
• Guildford
• Leeds
• Liverpool
• London (Bloomsbury and Moorgate)
• Manchester
• Newcastle
• Nottingham
• Online
• Hong Kong

It also has partnerships with the following universities:

• Royal Holloway, University of London
• Newcastle University
• University of Chester
• University of Exeter
• University of East Anglia
• University of Liverpool
• University of Reading
• University of Sheffield
• University of Southampton

Facilities include modern IT suites, extensive up-to-date libraries, study spaces and areas to relax in, as well as professional suites such as mock court rooms and psychology labs. All students are given access to the ELITE blackboard system which provides access to many leading subscription databases and other resources. All students will also be given access to MyULaw App which centralises all the information needed to study at the institution.

Outside of studies, international students can join one of the many clubs and societies on offer. Students can even set up new societies and clubs with full training and funding available.

Wherever students' study, they will find plenty of entertainment options around campuses, such as galleries, theatres, cinemas, shops, restaurants and more. The university's SwitchItUp initiative also provides the opportunity for some degree students to study in more than one city.