LLM Law and Legal Practice at Swansea University

Programme overview

A professional LLM for students without an undergraduate law degree, combining core legal knowledge with practical legal skills as preparation for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) in England and Wales. Taught on campus at Singleton Park.

Department: School of Law | Duration: 18 months full-time (delivered over two academic years) | Intake: September 2026; September 2027 | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 covers foundational subjects including Legal System of England and Wales, Legal Research and Writing, Law and the State, Law of Obligations and Law of Property. Stage 2 covers Property Practice, Wills, Estates and Accounts, Business Law and Practice and Litigation.

Career pathways

Solicitor qualification route (SQE1, SQE2 and qualifying work experience), academic law, accountancy, banking, commerce, corporate governance, Crown Prosecution Service, government legal service, legal publishing, ombudsman departments, regulators and tax.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard entry is a 2:2 undergraduate degree in any discipline; applicants are assessed individually and those who have been out of education or hold equivalent professional experience are considered. English language for non-native speakers: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component, or an approved equivalent; pre-sessional English courses are available for applicants who miss only the English requirement.

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,050 a year (2026/27). Year 1 fee, September 2026 entry; later years rise by 3% Source

International applicants: GBP 6,050 a year (2026/27). Year 1 fee, September 2026 entry; later years rise by 3% Source

Intake: September 2026; September 2027

Duration: 18 months full-time (delivered over two academic years)

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