If you hold an undergraduate degree in a non-law subject and are considering a career in the legal profession, our MA Law (Conversion) with Legal Practice offers a fast-track route into the field, combining academic depth, professional relevance, and critical legal training.
About this course
Designed to meet the demands of today’s dynamic legal sector, this course provides the foundational legal knowledge and core skills needed to progress toward qualification as a solicitor (via the SQE) or barrister (via the BPC). You’ll study key legal areas including public law, criminal law, contract, tort, land law, and equity, while developing practical abilities in legal writing, advocacy, and client communication. Throughout your studies, you'll engage with problem-based learning and simulated legal scenarios that mirror real-world practice. You’ll also develop ethical awareness, resilience, and critical thinking through the embedded Skills and Behaviours module, a distinctive feature that supports your professional development across the full course journey.
Culminating in a 60-credit Advanced Legal Research Project, this MA also offers a powerful platform for those interested in further academic research, policy work, or careers in social justice, human rights, and compliance.
Whether your goal is legal practice, advocacy, or transformative work in public or commercial sectors, this course provides the rigorous foundation and intellectual agility to take you there.