Postgraduate
GBP 1,000 total
UL
University of Law (Southampton)
Southampton, United Kingdom
"ULaw professional law courses inside Southampton Law School"
At a Glance
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PSW VISA
2 years; 18 months from 2027
About University of Law (Southampton)
The University of Law (ULaw) Southampton is a partnership campus based in the University of Southampton's Law School on the Highfield Campus in north Southampton. ULaw announced the exclusive partnership in July 2022 and began teaching there in September 2022, first with the Legal Practice Course and the LLM in Legal Practice; it described the arrangement as its eighth partnership with a UK university. Today the campus focuses on postgraduate routes into the legal profession: the Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) conversion course, taken full time with a September start only, and the LLM Legal Practice (SQE1 and SQE2), which prepares graduates for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination. There are no ULaw undergraduate degrees at Southampton. Students use the host university's facilities, including the Hartley Library with its Law Collection and Ford Collection of Parliamentary Papers, computer suites and the Students' Union (SUSU). ULaw itself was formed in 1962 as the College of Law, became the first for-profit UK institution with university title in 2012 and has been owned by Global University Systems since 2015. Southampton is a maritime city on the south coast, the closest city to the New Forest National Park and a 2025 UK City of Culture shortlistee.
Rankings & Recognition
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ULaw is not listed in QS, THE, Guardian or Complete University Guide tables; it was 10th in the UK for teaching in the National Student Survey 2024 and holds a TEF 2023 Silver award.
Accreditations & Memberships
Global University Systems (owner)
University of Southampton partnership
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with University of Law (Southampton)'s global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
Highfield, Univ. of Southampton
Host Campus
September 2022
Partnership Since
PGDL and SQE (LLM)
Focus
September only
PGDL Intake
1962 (College of Law)
ULaw Founded
Popular Programs
Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL)
LLM Legal Practice (SQE1 and SQE2)
SQE preparation
Law conversion
Application Details
Route
Direct to ULaw (no UCAS)
Acceptance Payment
GBP 4,000 or 8,000 by campus
Standard Deposit
GBP 250 on acceptance
Payment Platform
Flywire
Standardized Test Requirements
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IELTS Academic (PGDL / LLM Legal Practice)
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6.5 (6.0 in each) |
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No IELTS?
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University of Law English Test (ULET) |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
95%
I-20 Processing
Student visa (CAS) + IHS
Post-Study Work
2 yrs; 18 months from Jan 2027
Green Card Pathway
Skilled Worker route
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
GBP 1,000 bursary (PGDL / LLM LP)
Career Outcomes
2 years; 18 months from 2027
Post-Study Work
20 hrs/week
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Teaching — ULaw tutors, qualified lawyers
Host School — Southampton Law School
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
ULaw teaches inside the University of Southampton's Law School on the Highfield Campus, University Road, Highfield, Southampton SO17 1BJ. Students share host facilities such as the Hartley Library, silent study areas, computer suites, cafes and SUSU.
Campus Details
ULaw
courses delivered in Southampton Law School
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Student Life & Housing
Housing
Housing: No ULaw-reserved hall in Southampton
Private rooms via the ULaw accommodation hub
ULaw estimate GBP 125-205/week outside London
Dining
Dining: University of Southampton cafes and restaurants on Highfield Campus
SUSU outlets
Health & Wellness
Health: ULaw wellbeing service and free counsellor
host campus wellbeing services
Activities & Clubs
Activities: Access to Southampton Students' Union (SUSU)
ULaw pro bono and careers programmes
New Forest and south coast beaches nearby
Diversity & Demographics
Study Level
Postgraduate only
Course Modes
Full-time (PGDL)
Host Students
University of Southampton
Cost Deep-Dive
PGDL 2027/28 (outside London)
GBP 12,950 incl. deposit
LLM Legal Practice 2027/28
GBP 15,450 incl. deposit
International Bursary (PGDL)
GBP 1,000 off
Rent estimate (ULaw)
GBP 125-205 / week
Intakes & Deadlines
At Southampton the PGDL is offered full time with a September intake only, for 2026/27 and 2027/28 entry. The LLM Legal Practice (SQE1 and SQE2) runs for 14-15 months full time, with ULaw's published fee for starts between 1 June 2027 and 31 May 2028 set at GBP 15,450 outside London, excluding SQE assessment fees. Applications go direct to ULaw rather than through UCAS.
Scholarships at University of Law (Southampton)
2 scholarships available
Postgraduate
GBP 1,000 total
ULaw International Bursary - LLM Legal Practice
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
No ULaw undergraduate degrees at the Southampton campus
Postgraduate
PGDL: 2:2 degree any subject; LLM LP: 2:2 + law foundations; IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each)
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic (PGDL / LLM Legal Practice)
6.5 (6.0 in each)No IELTS?
University of Law English Test (ULET)Required Documents
Online ULaw application
Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts (2:2 or above)
Evidence of the seven foundation law subjects (LLM Legal Practice)
IELTS Academic 6.5 or ULET result
Passport
Proof of acceptance pre-payment for CAS
TB test certificate (listed countries)
Application Process
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Pick a Southampton route
Choose the PGDL (September only) or the LLM Legal Practice (SQE1 and SQE2) at the Highfield partnership campus.
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Apply to ULaw
Apply directly online to the University of Law; postgraduate law courses do not use UCAS.
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Show English level
Provide IELTS Academic 6.5 with 6.0 in each part, or sit the University of Law English Test.
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Accept and pre-pay
Pay the International Acceptance Payment (GBP 4,000 or 8,000 by location) through Flywire; it counts toward fees.
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CAS and visa
ULaw assesses sponsorship after the payment and issues a CAS for the Student visa; online or part-time study is not sponsored.
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Start at Highfield
Enrol in September at Southampton Law School and register for the host library and SUSU access.
Campus & Location
ULaw teaches inside the University of Southampton's Law School on the Highfield Campus, University Road, Highfield, Southampton SO17 1BJ. Students share host facilities such as the Hartley Library, silent study areas, computer suites, cafes and SUSU.
Postgraduate Diploma
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University of Law (Southampton)
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Postgraduate Diploma
Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL)
Master's
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Master's
LLM Legal Practice (SQE1 and SQE2)
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