Law (Conversion)
Apply onlineAre you a non-law graduate, interested in pursuing a legal career? The LLM in Law (Conversion) at Winchester is designed to cover the foundations of legal knowledge subjects of the law that will allow you to progress onto the next stage of training to become a Solicitor or Barrister in England or Wales. If you wish to become a solicitor, you will also be able to take the Solicitors Legal Knowledge preparation module that will prepare you for your SQE1.
Course overview
This 1-year full-time programme is designed to provide you with a rigorous and challenging postgraduate degree in law that covers the foundations of legal knowledge subjects whilst enhancing your academic, professional and research skills, and providing you with the opportunity to develop your practical experience through a work placement.
You will be taught by a range of experienced Winchester academics and legal practitioners sharing their expertise and research interests.
Your learning will take place via a blended approach of campus-based, weekly workshops, personal tutor, and supervisor meetings, and online study resources, including text, multimedia, interactive text and video.
You will study the foundations of law: Law of Contract, Public and EU Law, Equity and Trusts, Law of Torts, Criminal Law, and Land Law. You will have the option to study Solicitors Legal Knowledge or an additional optional Law module and conclude with either a Legal Research Project or Work Placement in Law.
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What you need to know
Course start date
September
Location
On campus, Winchester
Course length
- 1 year full-time
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Typical offer
A first or second-class honours degree
Fees
From £11,000 pa
Course features
- Earn a Master’s qualification that covers the foundations of legal knowledge subjects
- Boost your legal research skills, or gain work experience so that you are ready for the workplace
- Option to study Law and the Individual that will prepare you for the Solicitors’ Qualifying Examination (SQE) 1
- Learn about the main legal principles and theories that makes law an interesting and intriguing subject
Course details
Suitable for Applicants from:
Non-Law graduates with a recognised first or second-class degree (or international equivalent) in any subject. If English is not your first language you will be required to obtain IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in writing or equivalent.
Learning and teaching
All modules develop an independent learning culture and provide a challenging learning experience for students. They are characterised by innovative, student-centred teaching and learning which develops students' intellectual skills of analysis, synthesis and critical evaluation.
The programme is delivered via a blended approach of campus-based, weekly workshops, supported by personal tutor, and supervisor meetings.
Location
The programme takes place on campus at the University of Winchester.
Assessment
The programme uses a variety of formative and summative assessment strategies, that blend authentic, practice-based assessments with more traditional written forms of assessment.
We ensure all students have an equal opportunity to achieve module learning outcomes. As such, where appropriate and necessary, students with recognised disabilities may have alternative assignments set that continue to test how successfully they have met the module's learning outcomes. Further details on assessment types used on the course you are interested in can be found on the course page, by attending an Open Day or Open Evening, or contacting our teaching staff.
Feedback
We are committed to providing timely and appropriate feedback to you on your academic progress and achievement in order to enable you to reflect on your progress and plan your academic and skills development effectively. You are also encouraged to seek additional feedback from your course tutors.
Further information
For more information about our regulations for this course, please see our Academic Regulations, Policies and Procedures.
Modules
Please note the modules listed are correct at the time of publishing. The University cannot guarantee the availability of all modules listed and modules may be subject to change. The University will notify applicants of any changes made to the core modules listed. For further information please refer to winchester.ac.uk/termsandconditions
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Solicitors Legal Knowledge
Legal Research Project
Work Placement in Law
Entry requirements
Non-Law graduates with a recognised first or second-class degree in any subject.
Applicants with relevant alternative undergraduate applications or professional experience may be admitted subject to the programme leader’s discretion.
If English is not your first language: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in writing or equivalent
Course enquiries and applications
Normally a first or second-class undergraduate degree or equivalent in any discipline.
Applicants with relevant alternative undergraduate applications or professional experience may be admitted subject to the programme leader’s discretion.
If English is not your first language: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in writing or equivalent
Course enquiries and applications
If you are living outside of the UK or Europe, you can find out more about how to join this course by emailing our International Recruitment Team at International@winchester.ac.uk.
Late applications can be accepted throughout the remainder of the application year, for more information see our How to Apply section.
2025/2026 Course Tuition Fees
| UK / Channel Islands / Isle of Man / Republic of Ireland |
International |
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| Full-time | £11,000 | £17,450 |
Additional tuition fee information
If you are a UK student starting your degree in September 2025, the first year will cost you £11,000**.
If finance is a worry for you, we are here to help. Take a look at the range of support we have on offer. This is a great investment you are making in your future, so make sure you know what is on offer to support you.
**The University of Winchester will charge the maximum approved tuition fee per year.
As one of our students all of your teaching and assessments are included in your tuition fees, including, lectures/guest lectures and tutorials, seminars, laboratory sessions and specialist teaching facilities. You will also have access to a wide range of student support and IT services.
Additional costs
As one of our students all of your teaching and programme set assessments are included in your tuition fees, including, lectures/guest lectures and tutorials, seminars, laboratory sessions and specialist teaching facilities. You will also have access to a wide range of student support and IT services.
Solicitors’ Qualifying Examinations
The fees for the programme do not include the fees for the externally set Solicitors Qualification Examinations. For information on the fees and registration process, please see the Solicitors Regulation Authority website.
Printing and Binding
The University is pleased to offer our students a free printing allowance of £5 each academic year. This will print around 500 A4 mono pages. If students wish to print more, printer credit can be topped up by the student. The University and Student Union are champions of sustainability, and we ask all our students to consider the environmental impact before printing.
SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES AND AWARDS
We have a variety of scholarship and bursaries available to support you financially with the cost of your course. To see if you’re eligible, please see our Scholarships and Awards.
CAREER PROSPECTS
The LLM in Law (Conversion) is specifically designed to support non-law graduates in their preparation for their vocational training which are mandatory requirements for anyone wishing to practice as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales.
For non-law graduates who decide not to pursue a career as a solicitor or barrister our LLM in Law (Conversion), as a postgraduate award, provides an intellectually stimulating course which indicates that the graduates have acquired advanced, specialist legal knowledge and skills, which would support students wishing to gain employment in a wide range of industries and roles where law plays an integral part or enhance their opportunities for promotion in their existing organisations.
The LLM in Law (Conversion) also provides a platform for interested students to pursue a higher-level research qualification such as a doctorate.
