MA Law (SQE1)

The domestic application deadline for our May 2026 intake is Friday 1 May 2026 at 23:59pm (UK time). Join the largest community of postgraduate law conversion students.* Our MA Law (SQE1) is a law conversion course that also includes our SQE1 Preparation Course, which prepares students for the SQE1 assessments. The course is designed for non-law graduates who want to qualify as a solicitor and 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, as well as four weeks guaranteed Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) within our Legal Advice Clinics. This course is a great introduction to law if you hold an undergraduate degree in another discipline. Successful completion of the MA Law (SQE1) also qualifies you to progress on to study the SQE2 Preparation Course to become a solicitor. Once you have passed the external SQE1 assessments you can also progress to study the Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (SQE2 and SQE Plus). Pass first time or study for freeWe’re so confident in our SQE courses that, if you don’t pass SQE1, you can repeat our SQE1 Exam Preparation Course for free up to two further times.** International Students: Students who require a visa to study in the UK are not able to start this course in September. Instead, please apply to start your studies with us in January. **See Terms and Conditions for full details

International students: £20,550

UK students: £19,400

UK/Home: £19,400

International: £20,550

May 2026

Apply direct to university; deadlines vary by intake — see law.ac.uk/study/application-and-enrolment/

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