The University of Law prides itself on top tuition, facilities and door-opening opportunities. Read on to find out more.
AN ESTABLISHED HISTORY IN EDUCATION
We’ve trained more practising lawyers than
anyone else in the UK. We’re now bringing this experience in quality education to the business world through our Business School.
OVER 71,000 ALUMNI
FLEXIBLE LEARNING
As a ULaw student, you will be able to study flexibly to suit your needs. We offer many of our courses full-time, part-time weekend or evening, part time day, weekend or evening.
Our expansive legal alumni group gives our law and business students exceptional networking opportunities.
Our careers and employability service has
SPECIALIST CAREERS SERVICE
over 30 specialists providing one-to-one support to students, with dedicated advice for
future lawyers and business leaders.
94 % EMPLOYED IN HIGHLY SKILLED OCCUPATIONS
94% of our postgraduate students in employment were in Highly Skilled Occupations 15 months after graduating (2017/18 Graduate Outcomes data).
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ESTABLISHED PROFESSIONAL MENTORING
A choice of 15 locations in 13 cities across the UK,
We work with over 500 practising lawyers who we believe bring a wealth of
plus international campuses in Berlin and in Hong Kong. All are close to thriving commercial centres, leading law firms and barristers’ chambers, with excellent transport links.
experience to our student mentoring programme, as well as providing CMI membership to our business students with accredited courses.
TAUGHT BY LAWYERS AND BUSINESS LEADERS
All of our postgraduate tutors are qualified lawyers, business professionals or practice focused academics.
WELCOME
OUR EXPERIENCE IN TRAINING PRACTISING LAWYERS AND BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS IN THE UK HAS HELPED OUR STUDENTS GO ON TO SUCCEED IN LAW, BUSINESS, POLITICS AND MORE. WITH ALUMNI HOLDING SENIOR ROLES IN LAW FIRMS, CHAMBERS, MAJOR BUSINESSES AND GOVERNMENTS ACROSS THE GLOBE, WE THINK OUR TRACK RECORD SPEAKS FOR ITSELF. The University of Law and The University of Law Business School focus on employability, and you’ll have access to our careers services as soon as you’ve accepted your place on your course. Our dedicated team is here to help you benefit from every opportunity to achieve your career aspirations.
We consider ourselves to have a rich heritage of innovation in education so you can expect high standards in teaching and support throughout your postgraduate studies. We design our courses to encourage you in achieving your career ambitions. From day one, we aim to help you to think and act like a lawyer or business professional, developing transferable skills that are sought after by leading employers. Choosing a university for your postgraduate studies is an important decision. With this prospectus we want to give you a feel of what it’s like to study with us, so you can make the right decision for you. law.ac.uk
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SET FOR SUCCESS
FROM GLOBAL BUSINESS LEADERS, EMINENT QCS AND ENTREPRENEURS, TO MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT AND SOCIAL CAMPAIGNERS, WE BELIEVE THAT OUR ALUMNI ARE THE BEST PROOF OF THE QUALITY OF OUR TEACHING AND TRAINING. Across legal and commercial business sectors, many of our former students have used their expertise and qualifications to make a difference. Through innovative teaching and strong links with professional bodies, law firms, businesses and chambers across the world, we want to support you to make your aspirations a reality.
We seek to maintain relationships with our alumni after they’ve completed their studies, with many offering their expertise and insights into their chosen sectors. Many also volunteer their services as guest lecturers and visiting professors, giving students the opportunity to learn from current professionals and their perspectives. OUR ALUMNI NETWORK Once you graduate, you’ll have the opportunity to join our Alumni Network, helping you to form lifelong relationships with us, legal and business professionals and your classmates. The Alumni Network will keep you connected with regular news and events, meaning that once you’ve completed your course, we can continue to support your journey to success.
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LAW PROVIDED ME WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME A POLITICIAN
ALL ROADS LEAD TO SUCCESS
OUR ALUMNI WERE ONCE WHERE YOU ARE NOW AND MANY HAVE GONE ON TO SUCCESSFUL CAREERS IN ORGANISATIONS SUCH AS FACEBOOK, THE UNITED NATIONS AND EBAY. We’ll help you reach your ambitions by striving to deliver an outstanding academic and employment- focused experience and to help you hone key skills in a teaching environment which uses exercises based on real legal and business practice. Whether your aspirations are in law, business or other fields, our programmes will balance academic rigour and practical skills, so your career starts from day one. STUDENT SUPPORT We want you to have a fulfilling, rewarding experience and to feel fully supported whilst studying with us. That’s why we offer extensive support to all our students including our disability support and inclusion team, welfare service, study skills support and much more.
SPECIALIST TEACHING FOR PROFESSIONAL CAREERS
All of our postgraduate tutors are business professionals, qualified solicitors, academics, barristers or judges. They aim to pass on this experience in their sectors and teach you the skills that they think employers are looking for. We also include training on key transferable skills throughout your studies. MOTIVATED BY EMPLOYMENT Employability is a key focus of everything we do. Our careers and employability service is on hand to help with enhancing your CV, refining interview techniques or general career planning. CONNECTIONS THAT OPEN DOORS We believe that one of the most important steps in starting your career is having the chance to connect with prospective employers. That’s why we seek to create and maintain strong relationships with leading law firms, chambers and business employers, with a view to securing you access to excellent networking opportunities during your studies.
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ALUMNA MARIAM MUNANG ASSOCIATE LEGAL OFFICER UNITED NATIONS
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ALUMNA MARIAM MUNANG ASSOCIATE LEGAL OFFICER UNITED NATIONS ALUMNUS JAMES LIBSON PARTNER MISHCON DE REYA LLP
ALUMNA SANNA MAZHAR SOLICITOR IRWIN MITCHELL
ALUMNUS MUKHTIAR SINGH BARRISTER GARDEN COURT CHAMBERS
EMPLOYABILITY EXCELLENCE
WE KNOW YOU ARE DRIVEN TO SUCCEED AND WE WANT TO EQUIP YOU WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO FULFIL YOUR AMBITIONS BY COMBINING OUR YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, HIGHLY REGARDED EXPERTISE AND OUR FOCUS ON YOUR FUTURE EMPLOYABILITY.
LEARN TO THINK AND ACT LIKE A PROFESSIONAL FROM DAY ONE With input from a range of employers, we incorporate realistic law and business scenarios into our teaching to make your learning experience authentic. You’ll be taught by qualified professionals with extensive practical experience, which we believe gives you a distinct advantage in the competitive marketplace. We’ll help you to develop the transferable skills that you need to succeed in multiple sectors. Our client-focused courses give you the opportunity to develop commercial
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awareness, critical thinking, project management and networking skills.
JOHN WATKINS DIRECTOR OF EMPLOYABILITY THE UNIVERSITY OF LAW
THE EMPLOYABILITY SERVICE SUPPORTS
STUDENTS THROUGH ALL PHASES OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
THE SUPPORT I RECEIVED FROM THE ULAW CAREERS TEAM WAS SECOND TO NONE
ALUMNA SHANIKA VARGA SOLICITOR STOWE FAMILY LAW
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ALUMNA ERAN CUTLIFFE OBE SPECIALIST PROSECUTOR CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE
ALUMNUS JOHN DAVIES THE ARCHBISHOP OF WALES
OBTAINING QUALIFICATIONS FROM SUCH A REPUTABLE UNIVERSITY IS A REALLY VALUABLE ASSET
CONNECTING TO SUCCESS With more than 100 years of experience in legal training and more recent experience in business training, we have established strong connections with a range of employers in a diverse range of industries. We consult with our connections to ensure we are keeping pace with the industry and adapt our courses to stay relevant and give you the skills and commercial awareness that we believe will set you up for success. GLOBAL CONNECTIONS In an increasingly international economy, we think it is crucial to remain connected to the wider world, which is why we work with a range of employers internationally.
EVENTS TO CONNECT We host a series of events throughout the year which offer you the opportunity to hear from leading professionals, including our annual National Law Fair, which attracts over 30 law firms looking to recruit our students onto their training contracts. Our Business School students can attend regular talks from business leaders from a variety of sectors ensuring they have the chance to keep up to date with the latest issues facing businesses and develop those all-important industry contacts.
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ALUMNUS SADIQ KHAN MAYOR OF LONDON
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ALUMNA LAURA CHELE PARALEGAL AVIATION AND AEROSPACE HFW, DUBAI
ULAW MADE ME REALISE THAT MY TRAINING WASN’T JUST BENEFICIAL FOR A CAREER IN LAW
INSPIRING SUPPORT Our law mentoring scheme has been running for over ten years. Open to law postgraduate students, our aim is to provide one-to-one contact with professionals, who can share their knowledge and experience.
SPECIALIST EMPLOYABILITY PROGRAMMES Our Student Employability Programme is designed to help you take your first steps towards your future career, and our Professional Employability Programme supports you in developing the skills to prosper over the course of your career in the real world. BUSINESS SCHOOL PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES Students completing an 18-month MSc (excluding the MBA) have the opportunity to apply to complete a work placement as part of their final module.
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AN EXCELLENT CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY SERVICE
With a team of over 30 specialists, bespoke one-to-one guidance from our careers advisers can offer you a great start to your career. We also work with over 500 external lawyers who we believe bring a wealth of experience to our mentoring programme. Our Business School students also have access to the CMI online mentoring community, made up of over 120,000 business professionals*. *Source: CMI
ALUMNA KATE NORTH
REGIONAL AFFAIRS MANAGER (SOUTH) - CORPORATE AFFAIRS
VIRGIN MEDIA
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ALUMNUS JOSÉ TIZÓN MIRZA PRIVACY COUNSEL EBAY
REALISE YOUR ASPIRATIONS
MANY OF OUR STUDENTS HAVE GONE ON TO ACCOMPLISH GREAT PROFESSIONAL FEATS, OCCUPYING SENIOR POSITIONS IN FIRMS AND ORGANISATIONS ACROSS THE WORLD. Our courses are designed around an expansive range of essential skills which we believe are vital to any career in the business world. Whether you wish to work in a multinational firm, chambers or government, or the charity, intellectual property and human rights sectors, a qualification from us is highly regarded by many employers. We’ve designed our programmes with the aim of enabling you to fit your studies around your lifestyle, with full-time, part-time or online options, giving a strong emphasis on individual tutor contact and feedback.
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ULAW GAVE ME THE CONFIDENCE TO USE LAW WITHIN BUSINESS
INNOVATIVE MEANS, INSPIRING ENDS
WE HAVE A TEAM OF MORE THAN 250 TUTORS AND LECTURERS, EACH WITH A PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION IN LAW OR BUSINESS, LEADING YOUR CLASSES ACROSS OUR CAMPUSES AND ONLINE. Our established learning methodology focuses on the knowledge and practical skills proven to develop a successful career. We specialise in teaching and employability which we think allows us to develop highly effective courses that are endorsed by employers. We work closely with employers who give us regular constructive feedback and this means we are well- placed to ensure you’re getting the best that you can from the course. We also have our Business Advisory Board made up of leading business professionals, providing their knowledge across our teaching. You’ll be assigned a personal tutor to mentor you through your studies, contactable throughout your course and available to discuss your progress.
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THE TEACHERS WERE FABULOUSLY SUPPORTIVE AND INSPIRING
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ALUMNA CAROLINE KENNY ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL FACEBOOK
OUR LAW COURSE OPTIONS
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN LAW (GDL) Our GDL conversion course is our recommended pathway into practice for non-law graduates. We use a modular structure to offer you the chance to spread your workload for a better paced approach. Study modes available: Full-time, full-time online*, part-time, part-time online* LEGAL PRACTICE COURSE (LPC) Our career focused LPC is for those with a law degree or who have passed the GDL or MA Law. At no extra cost, we offer the option of combining this with an MSc in Law, Business and Management or an LLM in Professional Legal Practice. Study modes available: Full-time, full-time online*, full-time accelerated, part-time, part-time online*
BAR PRACTICE COURSE (BPC) Our BPC is for graduates with a law degree or who have passed the GDL or MA Law and wish to train as a barrister. Our professional training aims to help you secure an offer of pupillage and prepare you for life at the bar. Study modes available: Full-time, part-time weekend
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**94% of our postgraduate students in employment were in Highly Skilled Occupations 15 months after graduating (2017/18 Graduate Outcomes data)
MASTER’S PROGRAMMES IN LAW
MASTER OF ARTS IN LAW (MA LAW) Our MA Law is designed for non-law graduates who want to gain a legal qualification at Master’s level, or those who wish to study the BPC or LPC. This internationally recognised qualification is for those considering a career in or out of the legal sector. Study modes available: Full-time, full-time online*, part-time weekend, part-time online*
MSc PROGRAMMES Build on your ICA Professional
Postgraduate Diploma expertise and develop your compliance or wealth management knowledge with our Master’s programmes, designed to further enhance your career. Study modes available : Online MASTER OF LAWS (LLM) Our academic LLMs are aimed at law and non- law graduates who want to explore the practical application of a particular, specialist area of law. Study modes available: Full-time, full-time online*, part-time, part-time online*
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MASTER OF SCIENCES OR POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN LEGAL TECHNOLOGY (MSc, PGDIP)
An innovative, flexible programme designed for law and non-law graduates who would like to gain essential in-depth knowledge of Legal Technology. Study modes available: Full-time, full-time online*, part-time, part-time online*
*Requires attendance for examinations
SOLICITORS QUALIFYING EXAM (SQE) COURSES
Our expert team has designed a suite of SQE courses, materials and tools that will prepare you for your career as a solicitor, as well as SQE exam success.
The Solicitors Qualifying Examination ( SQE ) will be the new centralised assessment for anyone who wants to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales***. It will be phased in from 2021 as part of a new, four-stage route to becoming a solicitor: • A degree (or equivalent) in any subject • Pass SQE1 and SQE2 assessments • A minimum of two years Qualifying Work Experience (QWE ) • Show you are of satisfactory character and suitability
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NEW MASTER OF LAWS (LLM) LEGAL PRACTICE (SQE1&2) ** STARTING AUGUST 2021 Our new LLM incorporates both SQE1 and SQE2 and will ensure you’re fully prepared for your career as a solicitor, as well as success in the SQE exams. NEW POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN LAW (PGDL) ** STARTING OCTOBER 2021 This new conversion course for non-law graduates will enable you to progress to our LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) , our SQE Preparation courses or our Bar Practice Course (BPC) . Study modes include: full-time, full-time online*, part-time, part-time online*
NEW MASTERS OF ARTS IN LAW (MA LAW SQE1) ** STARTING OCTOBER 2021 Our new MA Law incorporates SQE1 and is designed for non-law graduates who want to gain a legal qualification at Master’s level. Study modes include: full-time, full-time online*, part-time, part-time online*
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NEW SQE PREPARATION COURSES **
We also offer a range of short courses to help you prepare for the SQE1 and SQE2 exams . Whatever your background, whether you want to study full- time or part-time, on campus or online, we have a course that meets your needs, fits in with your lifestyle and budget, and prepares you to pass the SQE exams. Visit law.ac.uk/sqe to see our full range of SQE Preparation courses.
*Requires occasional attendance for examinations **Subject to approval ***Subject to approval by the Legal Services Board
OUR BUSINESS COURSE OPTIONS
MSc BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND ANALYTICS
MSc CYBER SECURITY AND DATA MANAGEMENT Develop a thorough grounding in this critical area. This course will enable you to analyse your organisation’s data assets and security measures in order to develop policies and enhance its value. Study modes available: Full-time, full-time online*, part-time online* MSc DIGITAL MARKETING For those working in the ever-changing field of marketing, the MSc Digital Marketing is designed to develop your understanding of digital marketing techniques and concepts. Graduates will be well equipped to produce profitable digital marketing strategies for organisations. Study modes available: Full-time
Accelerate your career within this field by developing an understanding of the tools required to gather the right data and apply appropriate statistical techniques for data driven decision making. Study modes available: Full-time
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MSc CORPORATE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Take your finance career to the next level with this MSc which is designed for those interested in a future career in banking, personal or corporate finance, or as an accountant. Study modes available: Full-time, full-time online*, part-time online*
*Requires occasional attendance for examinations
MSc DIGITAL SALES AND MANAGEMENT For those looking to progress within or switch to this exciting field, this course will expose you to digital business models. You’ll be equipped with highly in-demand skills to respond to technological advancements and digitisation in the business world. Study modes available: Full-time
MSc FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT If you’re seeking senior roles in risk management, compliance, audit and treasury functions of organisations, this course is for you. You’ll be provided with insight into understanding and analysing financial risk management, one of the
biggest growth areas of finance. Study modes available: Full-time
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MSc GLOBAL ACCOUNTING Created for those with a strong numerical
MSc FINANCIAL COMPLIANCE AND GOVERNANCE
background who are particularly interested in a career in accounting, building a comprehensive understanding of the financial industry sector. Study modes available: Full-time, full-time online*, part-time online*
This course seeks to examine the threats and risks to financial institutions and the role of compliance to identify and combat them. Study modes available: Full-time
MSc PROJECT MANAGEMENT This course will develop your skills to enable you to manage projects successfully. You’ll learn about strategies for planning, risk management, quality control and vital communication approaches. Study modes available: Full-time, full-time online*, part-time online* MSc STRATEGIC BUSINESS MANAGEMENT The MSc Strategic Business Management is aimed at those looking to accelerate their business career or are looking to move into senior management from another profession. Study modes available: Full-time, full-time online*, part-time online*
MSc INTERNATIONAL MARKETING This course is ideal for those looking to progress their marketing management career on an international scale. You’ll develop an understanding of strategic marketing and how this can directly impact on an organisation’s success. Study modes available: Full-time
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MSc LEADERSHIP AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
This course is designed for those seeking to accelerate their human resource management career and develop a critical understanding of how organisations can effectively manage and develop their most valuable asset - their workforce. Study modes available: Full-time
We also offer MSc Postgraduate Diplomas and Postgraduate Certificates across all of our Business courses.
OUR MBA LEADERSHIP
We are pleased to present our MBA Leadership course, which is aimed at middle and senior executives looking to develop leadership skills in order to seek career advancement into increasingly senior roles.
OUR MBA MODULES: • Business Fundamentals
• Executive Behavioural Competencies • Power, Authenticity, and the Dark Arts of Leadership • Strategies for the Digital Economy • Leaders in History and Leadership • Professional Services Management
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The course is delivered at a central London location in an Executive format delivery, meaning you can study over a 3 day weekend once a month, bringing leadership courses straight into the professional services sector. The course consists of practical sessions with a development focus that strengthens leadership and initiates self-improvement. The MBA Leadership is a peer coaching model, with students coached and supported outside of the class through regular communications between the tutors and students.
Study modes available: Executive Format law.ac.uk/business
*Requires occasional attendance for examinations
STUDY THE WAY YOU WANT
WE AIM TO GIVE YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY YOUR POSTGRADUATE DEGREE WITH FLEXIBILITY. No matter how you choose to study, you’ll receive the same high quality tuition, and still be offered support, guidance and careers advice throughout your course, as well as access to our specialist Employability team. We offer many of our courses full-time, part-time weekend and evening, full-time online*, part-time online* and Executive Format with the aim of allowing you to fit your studies around your commitments. If you choose to study online, our study materials will be delivered directly to your PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone, so you can study 100% online*, wherever you are (subject to network availability). For more information on your particular course, please see our course pages, or you can visit our website.
THE ULAW STUDY GUARANTEE Should our campuses have to close we will deliver our programmes via online streaming and we will provide you with all the support you would expect from our award-winning Employability Service, Library and Student Support. Your learning will reflect the face to face experience and follow a similar delivery timetable. CAMPUSWITCH With CampuSwitch you can even start at one campus and switch to another during your studies, to experience life in a different city.**
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ULAW BRINGS THE THEORY OF LAW INTO A PRACTICAL CONTEXT
*Requires occasional attendance for examinations **Subject to applicable terms and conditions. We also require you to carefully consider your options and discuss them with your Personal Tutor or Student Services
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ULAW’S CAREERS SERVICE IS THE BIGGEST ASSET IN SETTING YOU UP FOR SUCCESS
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS UK AND INTERNATIONAL
WE OFFER COURSES AT FIFTEEN LOCATIONS IN THIRTEEN CITIES ACROSS THE UK, AS WELL AS REMOTELY WITH OUR ONLINE CAMPUS.
Each with their own identities, our campuses provide comfortable and diverse surroundings for studying and socialising alike. We have purpose-built seminar rooms and lecture theatres to give you a variety of learning environments. We also offer chill-out zones which we think are the ideal places to take a break and catch up with friends. If you choose a campus away from home, our accommodation database will help you find a place to live, with the option to find privately rented property or shared accommodation
GLOBAL STUDYING We are very excited to be able to offer
opportunities to study abroad, at our Berlin location, as well as our new campus in vibrant Hong Kong. In an increasingly global economy we take pride in maintaining an international outlook and are proud to offer our courses in these prominent commercial and financial cities. GLOBAL ROTATION Students on many of our Business School MSc programmes have the opportunity to rotate study between our UK and international campuses, as long as they complete their course at their “home” campus. This enables students to experience a new international city, develop their understanding of international business issues and broaden their network on a global scale. Our international team will also help with the visa process.
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with other students. law.ac.uk/locations
YOUR LOCAL UNIVERSITY All our campuses are close to key
transport routes, major train stations or bus routes, so whether you’re living at home, or in a brand new city, you can get to campus easily. Many of our students already live close to their campus with their families and commute to study their course.
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Birmingham Bristol Chester Guildford Leeds
London Bloomsbury London Moorgate
Manchester Nottingham University of Chester University of East Anglia University of Exeter University of Liverpool University of Reading University of Sheffield
Berlin Hong Kong
THE ULAW ONLINE CAMPUS
OUR ONLINE CAMPUS BRINGS YOU A STATE-OF-THE-ART LEARNING EXPERIENCE GIVING YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD AROUND YOUR PERSONAL COMMITMENTS. As a ULaw Online student you will benefit from the University’s experience, expertise and reputation for innovation. You will gain exactly the same qualification as students attending a physical campus and have the same access to our support services.
We use the most advanced technology platform designed for learning and teaching, which is continually updated to enhance and support your experience. You will find the online environment is much simpler to navigate than other systems, offers personal configuration, and a seamless user experience across all devices, including your mobile phone.
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When you join you will: • become part of a wide community of online students
• receive the same high quality tuition from highly qualified and specialist online tutors • have access to our range of support services including careers and employability which you can enjoy online or in campus
and, of course, all of our online courses carry the same qualification as their on campus counterparts.
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
A QUALIFICATION TO MATCH YOUR GLOBAL AMBITIONS FOR STUDENTS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD WE OFFER THE PERFECT PLACE TO PURSUE YOUR PROFESSIONAL AMBITIONS. We recognise that moving to a new country to study is a big decision, so our Student Support team is available to offer you help and support when you need. CONNECT WITH US Wherever you are in the world, you can get in touch about starting a successful business or legal career with us. INTERNATIONAL EVENTS You can find us at one of the many international events across the world, where we’ll be exhibiting throughout the year, either online or in person. Meet us to discuss what you want to achieve, or get in touch with one of our in-country representatives at any time. law.ac.uk/about/events/international
VIDEO CALLS A one-to-one video call with a member of our International team allows you to discuss and ask questions about the career and courses in which you’re interested. Contact us to find out more about events or to arrange a video call with one of our International team members. PRIME LOCATIONS ACROSS THE UK Wherever you choose to study with us, our campuses are located close to the UK’s major business and legal hubs and no more than 40 minutes away from one of the UK’s
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international airports. law.ac.uk/locations
THE TUTORS WERE KNOWLEDGEABLE AND VERY HELPFUL
ALUMNA YUNYING WEI SOLICITOR
LINKLATERS, HONG KONG
ALUMNUS MERRICK MING TAO HO ASSOCIATE SIMMONS & SIMMONS
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ALUMNA SARAH TILLY BARRISTER GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
ALUMNUS IU TING-KWOK SOLICITOR KWOK, NG & CHAN, SOLICITORS AND NOTARIES
ACCOMMODATION If you’re coming to the UK to study with us, our online accommodation site – Studentpad – can offer information on places to live that are close to your campus of choice. You’ll get access to this as soon as you accept your place.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS To ensure suitability for both student and course, we ask all international students to provide evidence of English Language Proficiency. Our website contains the most up-to-date information on English language requirements under the Eligibility sections on our course web pages.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
We have a range of scholarships and bursaries available for international students. Visit our website or speak to one of our team for more information. law.ac.uk/scholarships or internationalscholarships@law.ac.uk VISAS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Our Student Immigration Compliance and Advice department provides professional support and advice on international student visas. If you are an international student and want to study in the UK full-time for six months or longer, you will need a Student Route visa. We are licenced by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to sponsor students under the Student Route of the Points Based System. You can find further information on the requirements for Student visa sponsorship on our website. Please note that the Immigration Rules are subject to change at any time and you should check the UK Visas and Immigration website for the latest information.
law.ac.uk/postgraduate and law.ac.uk/business/postgraduate
More information on English language tests can usually be found at your local British Council office or by visiting takeielts.britishcouncil.org
For further information on studying in the UK, visit educationuk.org
T: +44(0)1483 216000 E: international@law.ac.uk law.ac.uk/international
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International Student Advice E: visaoffice@law.ac.uk Visa Compliance Team E: visacompliance@law.ac.uk
ALUMNA LITSAN CHONG
THE COUNSEL THAILAND ARBITRAITION
CENTRE (THAC)
OUR ALUMNI LOYALTY SCHEME Our aim is to set our students up for success whether through careers support, alumni networking opportunities or range of scholarships and bursaries. We also want to reward your hard work and loyalty to us with our alumni loyalty scheme. If you’ve successfully completed a course with us, or are currently studying with us, you will be entitled to a £500 alumni discount against your second course fee. You can claim your alumni loyalty award against our range of full-time and part-time courses including the LPC, BPC, LLMs and MScs.
£500 STUDENT LOYALTY
DISCOUNT AVAILABLE *
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law.ac.uk/alumni/loyalty
*Terms and conditions apply. **94% of our postgraduate students in employment were in Highly Skilled Occupations 15 months after graduating (2017/18 Graduate Outcomes data)
SCHOLARSHIPS TO SET YOU UP FOR SUCCESS
WE’RE COMMITTED TO HELPING ALL OF OUR STUDENTS ACHIEVE THEIR CAREER AMBITIONS, WHATEVER THEIR BACKGROUND. PART OF OUR ONGOING DEDICATION TO GIVING STUDENTS EVERY POSSIBLE OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCEED IS OUR SCHOLARSHIP AND BURSARY PROGRAMME. OUR SCHOLARSHIPS INCLUDE THE LORD BLUNKETT WIDENING ACCESS AWARD AND THE SADIQ KHAN AND SAYEEDA WARSI SET FOR SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIPS. Our awards are based on a combination of need and /or merit. You will need to have received an offer for one of our courses and meet the entry criteria as set out for each of our scholarships. For some of our scholarships, this may include having a household income of £25,000 or less, or meeting other criteria based on widening participation. Financial contributions are available across all our postgraduate courses, including some full-fee scholarships. We also have a work placement scheme. law.ac.uk/scholarships
FUNDING OPTIONS There are a range of funding options providing financial support and assistance to our students including access to apply to the Student Loans Company Postgraduate Loan when studying Master’s level programmes. Our flexible payment options can also help you pay for your postgraduate course. Where applicable, we can give you peace of mind by spreading out the tuition fee payments and arranging payments by direct debit. Please see our website for more details including applicable terms and conditions. law.ac.uk/funding
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A GROUNDING IN LAW SETS YOU UP FOR ANYTHING... IT’S USEFUL IN ANY WALK OF LIFE
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THE OPEN DAY BROADENED MY PERSPECTIVE ON THE UNIVERSITY AND CLEARED UP MANY QUESTIONS I HAD
COME AND MEET US MANY OF OUR STUDENTS AND ALUMNI CITE THAT VISITING THE UNIVERSITY OF LAW AND OUR BUSINESS SCHOOL BEFORE APPLYING WAS A BIG FACTOR IN DECIDING THAT WE WERE THE RIGHT PLACE FOR THEM TO START THEIR CAREERS. BY VISITING OUR CAMPUSES YOU’LL MEET OUR
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EVENTS During the course of the year we run specialist careers events aimed at supporting your career aspirations including our ‘Solicitor Series and Bar Series’. OPEN DAYS Each of our campuses hold a number of Open Days during the year for all of our courses, both online and in person. From talks, tasters and tours to meeting current students and staff, we believe our Open Days are a great way to find out all about our courses and how our campuses offer everything you’ll need to succeed. You can check out our facilities and soak up the atmosphere, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions. For those students unable to attend an Open Day at one of our campuses we also run Online Open Days where you will have the opportunity to ask questions.
STAFF AND STUDENTS AND EXPERIENCE LIFE STUDYING WITH US FIRST-HAND.
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THE OPEN DAY ASSURED ME THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF LAW
WAS THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR ME
CAMPUS VISITS If you’re unable to make it to one of our Open Days, we can arrange a personal Campus Visit to suit you. At your Campus Visit you’ll be able to see the facilities, as well as receive information specific to your course of interest. We also offer online tours of our campuses. Our virtual tours will allow you to take a look around each of our campuses and find out information about our facilities, support and the surrounding locations. To find out more about specific Open Day dates and our other events visit law.ac.uk/events If for any reason you’re unable to schedule a visit, you can also get an idea of what life at The University of Law is like by visiting liveprospectus.com
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