LLM Law Conversion

The course is designed with the University of Wolverhampton Inclusive Framework in mind.  The course ensures that you have an equal opportunity to learn and succeed.

Internet and computer access are essential to this course. When you enrol, you will gain access to module specific learning materials that are available on-line via the University's virtual learning environment (VLE).

You will be engaged with a variety of learning activities which will support you in your studies and enable you to meet the learning outcomes of the course. These learning activities will be accessible on-line and on campus with support from module tutors. Learning activities may include: -

• Lectures (may also be available on-line via recorded lectures, where appropriate).
• Seminars, including small and large group work
• Tutorials
• Self-study / research activities including access to e-books with guided preparation via the University’s virtual learning environment (VLE).
• On-line discussion forums.
• Collaborative on-line activities overseen by module tutors who will provide guidance and comments.

You will have access to one-to-one tutorials face-to-face to deal with any specific queries or study support needs that you may have.

You will be engaged with relevant learning tasks throughout your study on the course and will receive feedback on formative assignments and summative assessments. Feedback will be constructive and indicate to you how to progress in your learning.

The whole course is designed to enable you to develop knowledge on the law, legal research skills and application of the law. You will develop skills of legal analysis, critical thinking and application.

These fees relate to new entrants only for the academic year indicated for entry onto the course, any subsequent years study may be subject to an annual increase, usually in line with inflation.

The University will normally require an undergraduate degree with a 2:2 classification or above or equivalent in any discipline.

Non-native speakers are required to hold IELTS with an overall bandscore of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each element.

Accredited Prior Learning can be considered provided compatible with the course learning outcomes and level of study.

Postgraduate Loan (Home Fee Status):

You may be able to get a postgraduate student loan from Student Finance England of up to £12,167 to help pay for a Master’s degree. Applications are made through Student Finance England and more information on the regulations and eligibility criteria can be found at Masters Loans gov.uk.

* Any RPL will invalidate your eligibility as you must study a minimum of 180 credits

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as Overseas (International) students for fee purposes. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) click here.

Postgraduate Loyalty Discount:

You can get 20% discount on a taught on-site postgraduate course if you’re a University of Wolverhampton Graduate.

The University offers a generous 20% Loyalty Discount to students progressing from an undergraduate programme to a taught postgraduate programme, where both courses are University of Wolverhampton Awards.

There is no time limit on how long ago you completed your degree as long as this is your first Masters level qualification.

The discount applies to the first year of enrolment only. Students who receive a loyalty discount are not entitled to any further tuition discount or bursary. For full terms and conditions click here.

Self-funded:

If you are paying for the fees yourself then the fees can be paid in 3 instalments: November, January and April. More information can be found by clicking here.

Sponsored - Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

Your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.

Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.

Charitable Funding:

You might also want to explore the possibility of funding from charitable trusts; please see the following websites Association of Charitable Foundations, Directory of Social Change or Family Action. Most charities and trust funds offer limited bursaries targeted to specific groups of students so you will need to research whether any of them are relevant to your situation.

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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