Overview

Through two focused modules, Foundations and Applications of Legal Knowledge (SQE1) and Legal Skills and Legal Practice (SQE2), you’ll receive hands-on preparation, including access to an interactive online platform packed with resources, sample questions and skills-based exercises.

On the Professionals in Practice module, you’ll tackle real-world challenges, sharpen key skills like commercial awareness, and explore legal technology and innovation. You’ll also connect with practising solicitors and industry experts through guest speaker sessions and networking events. These events will help build your confidence and gather professional insight as you take your next step toward becoming a solicitor.

Career prospects

The Legal Practice course from Manchester Metropolitan University opens doors to a wide range of careers in the legal sector. If you’re aiming to become a solicitor in England and Wales, it offers full preparation for the SRA’s external SQE exams, boosting your chances of success and progression. With a strong track record in solicitor training, we offer access to expert-led seminars, real-world work experience and insights from legal professionals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Legal Skills and Legal Practice

Corporate Practice

Digital Lawyering

Employment Law and Practice

Family Law and Practice

Project One: Inside Professional Practice

Project Two: Law and Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-15 00:00:00

More details

You can apply for a master’s course at any time throughout the year, most courses will close for applications in mid to late August.

Language

English

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89

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Legal Studies View 258 other Masters in Legal Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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65

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

You’ll need an LLB (Hons) degree from the UK or ROI – minimum 2:2 – or the international equivalent. We’ll also accept a Postgraduate Diploma in Law, such as the GDL or CILEX.

Overseas applicants

We require IELTS with an overall score of 7.0 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13400 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

13400 GBP / year

≈ 13400 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK and Channel Island students part-time fee £2234 per 30 credits

International part-time fee £2234 per 30 credits

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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