University of Law - Chester
University of Law - Chester

Christleton Hall, Pepper St, Christleton, Chester, North West, United Kingdom

Master of Arts - Law (Conversion)

Master's Degree

Program Summary

Program Description

The Master of Arts in Law conversion course is a specially designed postgraduate degree for non-law graduates who want to gain a general legal qualification at Master’s level. As an internationally recognized qualification, a Law Master’s is a great addition to the students' portfolio. With a strong level of support from the start, this course is a great introduction to law if students hold an undergraduate degree in another discipline. Successful completion of the MA Law (Conversion) qualifies students to progress on to study the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) to become a solicitor or the Bar Practice Course (BPC) to become a barrister.

With the University of Law's MA Law conversion qualification, students will develop core legal skill and a solid understanding of the foundation areas of legal knowledge, alongside options for further specialist study. Students will also gain a deeper understanding of law and legal reasoning and access to a broad range of careers.

Designed specifically for non-law graduates who want to gain a legal qualification at Master’s level, the MA Law (Conversion) gives students 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 students have a smooth transition from their previous non-law studies, the University of Law has designed this course to include a pre-course programme where students will be able to get support in learning about legal methods. This compulsory addition to the course means that students will be ready to get started on their legal studies as soon as the course begins.

The structured course is delivered by qualified lawyers either face-to-face on campus On completion of the course, students will have the opportunity to progress their 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 students wish to keep their career options open.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

56

Writing

62

Listening

56

Speaking

56

Program Intakes

Open date

January 1, 2025

Submission deadline

July 1, 2025

Open date

May 1, 2025

Submission deadline

November 1, 2025

Cost and Duration

Master's Degree

Program Level

1 year master's degree

Program Length

£13347 GBP

Cost of Living

£30 GBP

Application fee

£15050 GBP / First Year

Gross Tuition