Law Senior Status

Entry requirements

• 2:1 honours degree or equivalent.
• There is no set subject requirement, but traditional academic subjects are preferred.
• This programme is designed for non-law graduates. If you have previously studied law modules at degree level - particuarly the Foundation elements of English law - you may not be eligible for this programme. Contact law-admissions@qmul.ac.uk for guidance.

Non-UK students

We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit International Admissions for full details.

English language

Find out more about our English language entry requirements, including the types of test we accept and the scores needed for entry to the programme.

You may also be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree.

Further information

See our general undergraduate entry requirements.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Do you already have a university degree, and want to add an LLB to your CV?

Our Senior Status LLB is an accelerated version of the three-year Law LLB. Designed for students who already have a degree in another discipline, this two-year programme is an excellent option for anyone considering a legal career, along with those who have a general interest in law. It’s also well-suited to those with a law degree obtained outside the UK which has not included any core UK law modules.

During your first year you’ll study the core principles of law and learn the skills you need to read and apply legal documents, such as Acts of Parliament, EU legislation and case reports. Your second year will allow you to choose from a broad range of specialist fields – such as human rights law, criminology, intellectual property and medical negligence.

You’ll have access to the student-led Senior Status Society, which offers support and guidance with coursework and organises events and opportunities exclusively for Senior Status students.

Information for international students

Support from Queen Mary

We offer specialist support on all financial and welfare issues through our Advice and Counselling Service, which you can access as soon as you have applied for a place at Queen Mary.

Take a look at our Student Advice Guides which cover ways to finance your degree, including:

• additional sources of funding
• planning your budget and cutting costs
• part-time and vacation work
• money for lone parents.

Fees and funding

Loans and grants

• You will not be eligible for student loans or grants from the UK government towards tuition fees or living costs, as students on this programme must already have an undergraduate degree. You will need an alternative source of funding to cover these costs – read our guide on ways to fund your studies.
• It is possible to pay your tuition fees in installments. Find out more about fees and funding.

• The School of Law offers a £1,000 per year bursary for Senior Status students. You can apply for this bursary once you have enrolled.

• Access our full range of student advice guides, including finance.