University of Winchester
Sparkford Road
Winchester
Hampshire
SO22 4NR
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Email:course.enquiries@winchester.ac.uk
Phone:+44 (0)1962 827234
Be part of a dynamic, skills-focused undergraduate course that sets you up for success in your future legal career. The development of your professional skills is embedded into the course and you will become proficient in skills such as client interviewing and note-taking, mooting in a mock trial, researching legal topics, negotiating and cross examining a witness. Winchester has strong links with law firms in the region and provides opportunities for networking.
Course Highlights
Develop your professional skills with real clients in our Legal Advice Centre.
Practical assessments help you develop real-world skills such as mooting and negotiation.
Gain an impressive range of additional transferable skills that will prepare you for future employment in both legal and non-legal environments.
Benefit from rewarding discussions and debates in seminars, allowing for closer interaction with our expert staff.
This course provides an ideal foundation if you plan to go on to study for the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations 1 and 2.
It covers all the 'Foundations of Legal Knowledge' subjects required by the Bar Standards Board.
Learning Style
You are taught primarily through a combination of lectures and seminars, allowing opportunities to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in groups. You are encouraged to access academic support from staff within the course team and the wide range of services available to you within the University. Over the duration of your course, you will be expected to develop independent and critical learning, progressively building confidence and expertise through independent and collaborative research, problem-solving, and analysis with the support of staff.
Facilities
As a law student at Winchester, you will have the chance to get involved in our University Legal Advice Centre. After relevant training, you will be able to help qualified lawyers in our pro bono Family Law appointments. All legal advice will be given by the lawyers, and you will have an important practical role in assisting the lawyer, for example, by meeting real clients and sitting in on and making notes of client interviews.
Our Connections
Winchester has historical links with law firms in the region. The Legal Advice Centre project provides opportunities for you to gain real-world experience and client contact to complement your academic learning. This will also allow for building contacts with local lawyers and other legal professionals. The University has historically linked with Dutton Gregory on the Legal Advice Centre project.
For detailed information on modules you will be studying please click on the 'View course details' link at the top of this summary box.
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
The following entry points are available for this course:
Applicants who wish to apply for advanced standing (exemption from part of a programme) based on previous study are considered on an individual basis. Applicants are required to provide transcripts. confirming the module titles and grades they have already achieved, as well as module handbooks and/or programme specifications showing the learning outcomes of the modules completed.
We accept a wide range of non-UK qualifications and use UK NARIC (National Recognition Information Centre) guidelines to confirm their equivalence.
Applicants are required to hold a minimum of 2 x A-level or equivalent qualifications (e.g. 2 x BTEC National Subsidiary Diplomas) and we accept all A-level subjects, including Critical Thinking, General Studies and own-language A-levels. We welcome applicants who have completed the Extended Project (EP/EPQ) and points obtained from this qualification will be included in any offer. In addition, we accept a maximum of 32 points from level 3 qualifications below A2 that are included in the tariff (e.g. AS-levels not studied at A-level, music or dance qualifications).
If you are a mature student, your application will be considered on its individual merits and work or other professional experience may be taken into consideration in lieu of other published requirements.
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | An overall score of 6.0, including 5.5 in writing is required. If you require Tier 4 sponsorship, you will require a minimum of 5.5 in all 4 components. |
The Discover Winchester Scheme is designed to support applicants from specific backgrounds, who may have faced additional challenges in their lives and might otherwise struggle to access higher education.
Through the scheme we are offering eligible applicants additional support during the application process, a guaranteed interview to an interviewing course (subject to studying relevant subjects), a contextual offer and financial support to attend an Experience Winchester Day.
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16700 | Year 1 |
| International | £16700 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
For further information about any additional costs associated with this course please see the individual course page on the University of Winchester website (www.winchester.ac.uk).
Sparkford Road
Winchester
Hampshire
SO22 4NR
Visit our website Visit our course page
Email:course.enquiries@winchester.ac.uk
Phone:+44 (0)1962 827234