University of Sheffield · Full-time
Law
This MA is designed for graduates who don’t have a law degree. You’ll develop an in-depth knowledge of the English legal system. Course description This masters qualification covers the seven foundations of legal knowledge subjects as well as the skills associ…
MA2 yearsFull-time
School of Law · Law
This MA is designed for graduates who don’t have a law degree. You’ll develop an in-depth knowledge of the English legal system. Course description This masters qualification covers the seven foundations of legal knowledge subjects as well as the skills associated with graduate legal work such as legal research. The seven foundations of legal knowledge subjects are: - Criminal law - Equity and trusts - Law of the European Union - Contract - Tort - Property/land law - Public law If you’re not a law graduate, or you have a law degree from a non common law jurisdiction, you’ll acquire a more in-depth knowledge of the law over a wide range of legal subjects. This extra depth and understanding will give you a head start in your career as a solicitor or barrister. Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information.
Getting in
As the university states it
Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in any subject. We assess each application on the basis of the applicant’s preparation and achievement as a whole. We may accept applicants whose qualifications don’t meet the published entry criteria but have other experience relevant to the course.
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