University of Law

The University of Law is one of the longest-established specialist providers of legal education in the UK, offering a wide range of professional courses including law, business, policing, criminology, psychology, computer science and education.

With campuses in London, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester and Nottingham, an international presence in Hong Kong and its digital campus, ULaw Online, the university prides itself on being accessible to all and promoting a widening participation in higher education.

Students from more than 120 different countries choose the University of Law, with each campus home to a thriving and supportive international community. Campuses are modern, well-equipped and close to commercial hubs, top law firms and transport connections.

The University of Law also offers courses at the University of East Anglia, the University of Chester, the University of Exeter, the University of Reading, the University of Liverpool, the University of Sheffield, the University of Southampton, Newcastle University, and Royal Holloway, University of London.

With a team of more than 400 professionally qualified lecturers alongside visiting professors and guest lecturers, the university offers an established teaching methodology that focuses on knowledge and practical skills. Plenty of practical and collaborative teaching is included, where students benefit from a high amount of tutor contact hours.

International students take advantage of extensive personal, academic and professional support services, from accommodation services to career support. Additionally, students benefit from an alumni network of over 100,000 members.

The University of Law has received a five-star rating from QS Stars, and ranks in the top 10 in the UK for teaching in the National Student Survey (2024). It also boasts links to 94 of the top 100 law firms in the country, exclusively delivering SQE training for 63 of the top 100 firms in the UK.

All courses at the University of Law are created with a unique and innovative outlook on learning to help students achieve their ambitions.

With a wide variety of courses on campus and online, students can develop their skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, commercial awareness and more.

Undergraduate

International students can pick from a range of undergraduate courses covering the areas of business, criminology, policing, psychology, computer science and law.

Foundation years are available and are included within four-year degrees.

Postgraduate

Innovative postgraduate study options include:

Law conversion courses:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL)
• MA Law (Conversion)
• MA Law (SQE1)
• SQE Law Essentials

Professional solicitor courses & SQE courses:

• Legal Practice Course (LPC)
• LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2)
• SQE1 Preparation Course
• SQE2 Preparation Course
• SQE1 Exam Preparation Course
• SQE2 Exam Preparation Course

Professional barrister course:

• Bar Practice Course (BPC)

Academic master's courses:

• A range of LLMs
• MSc Legal Technology
• A range of business master's degrees (MScs and MBAs)
• MSc Computer Science
• MSc Psychology
• MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Education courses

Work Placements

Many of the university's business programmes, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, include the option to complete an industry work placement of up to 12 months.

Placements enable students to put into practice their academic learning alongside practical experience to enhance future employability prospects. During the placement, students undertake work as an employee of an organisation and are treated as such.

For admission to the University of Law, international students need to satisfy several entry requirements. Each course has its own academic entry requirements and students are advised to check they meet these prior to application.

English Language Requirements

Most international students will need to prove their English language proficiency before starting a course. This can be through an English language qualification, which will need to meet the university's minimum requirements.

For most courses, the requirement is an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band score lower than 6.0 (or an equivalent qualification). However, requirements can vary and students are advised to check the eligibility criteria for their preferred course.

Those who have an academic qualification that is equivalent to a UK degree, and were taught in a predominantly English-speaking country, may not have to prove their English language proficiency.

Pre-Sessional English Language Programme

Students who need to improve their English language levels to qualify for a university course can study on one of university's seven-week pre-sessional English courses.

Visas

Students must also check the visa they will need. The university provides support for receiving a Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) for those requiring a Student Route visa.

All campuses are equipped with high-quality facilities that provide a top, professional learning environment. The University of Law's campuses are located in:

• Birmingham
• Bristol
• Leeds
• Liverpool
• London (Bloomsbury and Moorgate)
• Manchester
• Newcastle
• Nottingham
• Online

It also has partnerships with the following universities:

• Royal Holloway, University of London
• Newcastle University
• The University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE)
• University of Chester
• University of East Anglia
• University of Exeter
• University of Liverpool
• University of Reading
• University of Sheffield
• University of Southampton

The university's SwitchItUp initiative also provides the opportunity for some degree students to study in more than one city.

The University of Law's expansive range of facilities include modern IT suites, extensive up-to-date libraries, study spaces and areas to relax in, as well as professional suites such as mock court rooms and psychology labs.

All students are given access to two specialist online platforms:

• The ELITE blackboard system, which provides access to many leading subscription databases and other resources, and
• The MyULaw app which centralises all the information needed to study at the institution.

Outside of studies, international students can join one of the many clubs and societies on offer. Students can even set up new societies and clubs with full training and funding available. Wherever students study, they will find plenty of entertainment options around campuses, such as galleries, theatres, cinemas, shops, restaurants and more.

In addition to law and business, students attend the University of Law to study computer science, criminology, education, policing, and psychology. With these new courses, students experience more study options, world-class teaching, career opportunities, and support to climb the career ladder.

Undergraduate

In addition to 13 undergraduate law courses and 10 undergraduate business courses, the University of Law now offers:

• BSc Accounting with Finance
• BSc (Hons) Computer Science
• BA (Hons) Criminology
• BA (Hons) Criminology and Policing
• BSc (Hons) Professional Policing
• BSc (Hons) Psychology
• BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology

Postgraduate

Supplementing its provision of 107 specialist postgraduate law courses and 27 postgraduate business courses, the University of Law now offers:

• MSc Computer Science (conversion)
• MSc Corporate Financial Management
• MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice
• MSc Cyber Security
• MSc Cyber Security Management
• MA Education
• MSc Global Accounting (top up)
• MA Higher Education Administration, Management and Leadership
• MSc Human Resources with Employment Law
• MSc Legal Technology
• MSc Marketing
• MSc Psychology (conversion)
• MSc Strategic Business Management