Program Overview
The Legal Practice Course (LPC) at Swansea University is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Law over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Legal Practice Course (LPC) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 12,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Swansea, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Legal Practice Course (LPC) programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Business Law and Practice
- Property Law and Practice
- Litigation (Criminal & Civil)
- Wills and Administration of Estates
- Business Leases
- Family Law & Practice
- Employment Law
- Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence
- Advanced Commercial Law
- Advocacy
- Interviewing & Advising
- Practical Legal Research
- Drafting
- Writing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry requirements
We welcome students holding the following qualifications: 2:2 degree or above in Law. Degrees must be a qualifying law degree as specified by the SRA. We would also consider a third class degree subject to satisfactory interview.
Students holding a Graduate Diploma in Law.
English Requirements
If English is not your first language you will need an acceptable pass in an approved English Language qualification such as the IELTS test (with a score of at least 6.5 and 6.0 in each component) or equivalent.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Swansea University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Swansea University
Swansea University
Swansea, United Kingdom
Swansea University is a public research university located in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom. It was established as University College of Swansea in 1920, as the fourth college of the University...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months