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Legal Practice, PGDip

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What will I learn?

COURSE OVERVIEW

If you are aiming for a career in law in England or Wales, this is the course you need.

The Legal Practice Course (LPC) is essential for anyone who wants to qualify as a solicitor in both countries, and will give you the practical skills and confidence you need for a career in this exciting and challenging profession.

Taught entirely by experienced solicitors and barristers, the course is designed for law graduates and those who hold a Graduate Diploma in Law. It bridges the gap between academic study and practical training.

LEGAL PRACTICE COURSE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The LPC completes the academic requirements to work as a solicitor, meaning you can then move into training with a law firm.

We have an established work placement programme, enabling students to secure training contracts and paralegal positions.

Our career support services include:

  • Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
  • Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
  • Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
  • Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
  • Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.

Which department am I in?

Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
£16,400.00 (US$ 21,179) per year
Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Singleton Park Campus

Singleton Park,

Swansea,

SA2 8PP, WALES, Wales

Entry requirements

For international students

We welcome applications from students holding the following qualifications: 2:2 degree or above in law. Degrees must be a qualifying law degree as specified by the SRA. Students holding a Graduate Diploma in Law. 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 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component) or equivalent.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Swansea University

A dual campus university, Swansea University boasts excellent teaching, research and outstanding student support.

  • 86 percent of research quality is world leading (REF 2021)
  • 26th in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2023)
  • UK Top 15 for Course Satisfaction (Guardian, 2023)
  • The sixth safest place to study in the UK (CUG , 2023)

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