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    LLM in Professional Legal Practice

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    Swansea, GBLLMIn-person1 year
    £11,500.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    180
    Credits

    LLM in Professional Legal Practice at Swansea University is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person LLM program based in Swansea, GB. Tuition is £11,500.

    About the program

    Professional course for law graduates aligning with Solicitors Qualifying Examinations 1 and 2 requirements. Combines core practice areas knowledge with practical legal skills, culminating in directed independent learning focused on practical legal research and drafting.

    Focus: coursework
    35th (Complete University Guide 2026, Law subject)
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK) post-study work permission (from UK Graduate visa).

    $9,070.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does LLM in Professional Legal Practice at Swansea University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for LLM in Professional Legal Practice at Swansea University is £11,500 across 180 required credits.
    Is LLM in Professional Legal Practice at Swansea University online or in-person?
    LLM in Professional Legal Practice at Swansea University is offered in-person.
    How long does LLM in Professional Legal Practice at Swansea University take to complete?
    LLM in Professional Legal Practice at Swansea University is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for LLM in Professional Legal Practice at Swansea University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2:2 undergraduate degree in law or the successful completion of a Graduate Diploma in Law (or other equivalent post-graduate conversion course for non-law graduates)
    What work-permit options follow LLM in Professional Legal Practice at Swansea University?
    Post-completion work rights for LLM in Professional Legal Practice at Swansea University: 2 years Graduate Route (UK) post-study work permission (from UK Graduate visa).