Join the largest community of postgraduate law conversion students.*
Our 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 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 (Conversion) qualifies you 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 our MA Law (Conversion) qualification, you will develop core legal skill and a solid understanding of the foundation areas of legal knowledge, alongside options for further specialist study. You will also gain a deeper understanding of law and legal reasoning and access to a broad range of careers.
*Central Applications Board (LawCAB) 2024
An undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above in any discipline (or equivalent)
Entry requirementsFull-time, Part-time Evening or Part-time Weekend
January 2026
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If you’re looking for a more flexible approach to your studies, why not consider our online study option?
Designed specifically for non-law graduates who want to gain a legal qualification at Master’s level, our MA Law (Conversion) gives you 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 you have a smooth transition from your previous non-law studies, we’ve designed this course to include a pre-course programme where you will be able to get support in learning about legal methods. This compulsory addition to the course means that you will be ready to get started on your legal studies as soon as the course begins.
Our structured course is delivered by qualified lawyers either face-to-face on campus or online. On completion of the course, you’ll have the opportunity to progress your 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 you wish to keep your career options open.
When you study the MA Law with us you will:
Not sure if this course is right for you? Download our free Law Conversion Guide to discover everything you need to know about how to transition into the legal field.
Important Information
Progression for full-time PgDL and MA Law (Conversion) students
Based on the projected end dates of our full-time Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PgDL) and Master of Arts in Law (MA Law Conversion) courses, find out if you are eligible to commence our Bar Practice Course (BPC), LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) or SQE1 Preparation Course in January 2025.
Progression information - law conversion to SQE & BPC courses ➔
Please note: If you require a visa to study in the UK and wish to progress on to one of our on-campus vocational courses, please refer to our UK visa requirements page for information about applying for a Student Route visa.
The Law & Constitution Module element requires 25 hours of pre-course study in English Legal System & Constitutional Law (including EU Law), through guided module units with all materials provided online.
The key areas that you’ll study over the course are:
• English Legal System & Constitutional Law (including EU Law)
• Tort Law
• Contract Law
• Criminal Law
• Administrative Law and Human Rights
• Land Law
• Equity and Trusts
• Law of Organisations
• Skills & Behaviours (non-credit bearing)
Plus a Dissertation in Law Module (8,000 words) 60 credits
Study MA Law (Conversion) Online starting January 2026, September 2026 or January 2027
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A new financing option provided by third-party firm StepEx is now available for selected courses.
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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.
We offer a number of law conversion courses, which offer you a pathway to progress onto become a solicitor or barrister.
View our law conversion guide to make the best choice for you and your career.
Hear from Annabel Hale, Graduate Recruitment & Development Manager at Wedlake Bell.
If you’re looking for the perfect combination of a flexible study programme to fit around your other commitments together with the benefit of our expertise, experience and employability focus, why not consider our online study option?
Application and booking deadlines vary by intake - take a look at our key application and enrolment deadline dates for more information.
With so many options for studying this course, you can be sure to find a start date and study option to suit your needs.
This course is assessed through:
Each of our MA Law (Conversion) study options has its own structure, with different assessments to suit.
We care about your career, which is why we offer support with job applications and other work experience opportunities as soon as you accept your place.
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If you’d like to study full-time you can apply through the Central Applications Board (CAB). For part-time study you can apply directly with us.
2025/26 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2025)
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2026/27 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2026)
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See our full fee schedule for the MA Law (Conversion) here.
Discounts:
We are offering a £500 Postgraduate Award to students studying at Newcastle University and a £1,000 Postgraduate Award to students studying at our Nottingham Campus. Dependant on start date. Terms and conditions apply.
By studying a Master's degree you could be eligible for a Student Loans Company Postgraduate Loan. We also have a range of scholarships and bursaries available which make studying with us more affordable than ever.
If you’re a ULaw alumnus, you may be eligible to receive our £500 General Alumni Discount.
Enhanced Instalment Options: Please note, students joining our September ’25 part-time course can now benefit from our enhanced instalment plans that allow you to pay your fees across 22 instalments.
For example, that means each instalment post deposit could be reduced to £759 (London) or £625 (non-London) vs £835 or £688 if you were paying over 20 instalments.
StepEx: Financing options are now available for eligible postgraduate students through the third party provider StepEx. To find out more about their financing options and to check if this is suitable for you, visit their website.
We have students from over 120 different countries throughout our campuses, with a dedicated team to help international students.
If you are an international student and are coming to the UK to study, then you must apply to the Home Office for a visa. In most cases you will need to obtain a Student Route visa. In order to apply for this visa you must be sponsored by an education provider which is licensed by the UK Home Office.
The Home Office has also introduced a Graduate Work visa which allows Graduates to work flexibly, switch jobs and develop their career in the UK for 2 years post completion of a UK degree. The Graduate route is an unsponsored visa, meaning students will not need a job offer to apply for this visa.
Please note that the University does not currently provide visa sponsorship to students for part-time study. We also cannot sponsor students for online courses due to Home Office regulations.
