Transcript Admissions information for PT LLB Entry 2014

Part-Time/Graduate Entry LL.B. Degree
Course
Admissions Process / Entry Requirements
Professor Aileen McHarg
[email protected]
Application process
depends on whether you
are applying for part-time
or full-time study
Entry requirements
depend upon whether
you are an adult returner
or a graduate entrant
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications Process: Part-Time
Download application form from
the Law School Web pages:
http://www.strath.ac.uk/humanities/lawschool/
Although places are not limited, please do not delay in
applying!
Deadline for applications is the end of August 2014.
Ensure the reference, copy of educational qualifications
(transcript) and administration fee follow your
application.
Application Process: Part-Time
(cont)
Each application will be assessed on its own
merits and the decision will be conveyed by letter
via Student Admissions.
Some applicants may be invited to attend our
Mature Entry Test (MET) and this can be arranged
after we receive your qualifications and
references.
Early applications are therefore recommended.
Application Process: Full-Time
(Graduate Entrant)
Apply online via Universities and
Colleges Admissions Services
(UCAS) www.ucas.com
Do not delay in applying!
Deadline for applications is ……..
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Graduates
Applying for Part-time Study
Automatic
Offer
•Degree within the last 5 years
•In a relevant discipline
•Preferably 1st or 2nd class Hons
•Ordinary degree with strong
academic achievement
•Degree transcript required
•21 years old on start date of
course
Graduates
Applying for Part-time Study
Discretionary
Offer
• Application considered on its
merits. Will take into
account, e.g.:
• Recent study
• Relevant work/voluntary
experience
• Possible Mature Entry Test
Graduates Applying for Full-Time
Study
• AUTOMATIC OFFER:
– First or second class honours, or good ordinary
degree
– Completed within the previous five years
• DISCRETIONARY OFFER:
– Older degree
– Relevant work experience
– Other factors such as voluntary work or other
experience suggesting aptitude
Non-Graduates
Applying for Part-Time Study
Adult
Returner
Qualifications
• Gap of 3 years
• Academic achievement within last 5 years
• 21 years old on start date of course
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4 Highers at BBBB in 1 sitting (inc. English)
Exceptionally 2 sittings
HND in Legal Studies (Merit)
= automatic offer
Non-Graduates
Applying for Part-Time Study
•Applications assessed
No formal
on individual merits
qualifications
or more than •Other factors taken
into account: e.g.,
5 years old:
relevant experience
Relevant Experience
Vocational
qualifications/exams
Other exposure to
legal system
Voluntary experience
e.g. CAB, Children’s
Panel
Courses/Seminars
Employment
experience e.g.
Union rep
Application
Information Required
Tell us about your experience – employment,
educational and voluntary
Good (and relevant) references
As much information as possible to be able to assess
your application
Non-Graduates
Conditional offer after:
- Mature Entry Test (MET)
- Pre- Entry Access course
(1 year)
Mature Entry Test (MET)
Looking for
• 2 hour written test
• Discussion of current legal issues
• No legal knowledge needed
• Informed discussion, ability to analyse,
reason, and construct an argument
• Excellent command of English
Examples of Topics for MET
Do criminals
have too
many human
rights?
Assisted
suicide
Should the
Scottish
Parliament
have more
powers?
Should we
legalise
drugs?
Pre-Entry Access Course
Three Courses, including English and Law
Time management skills
Experience of lectures, assignments and examinations
65% average required
Organised through the Centre for Lifelong Learning:
apply in May 2014 to Linda Anderson (0141 548 4389)
[email protected]
Application Forms
Part-Time Study: Law School website
www.strath.ac.uk/humanities/courses/law/courses/law
llbpart-time/
Full-Time Study: UCAS website
www.ucas.com
Contacts at the Law School
Full-Time Graduate Entry
Fiona Barrie: [email protected]
Ciara McAvoy: [email protected]
Part-time (Graduate and Non-graduate) Entry
Fiona Barrie: [email protected]
Ciara McAvoy: [email protected]