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Professional Certificate in Legal Practice: SQE1 (S36)

Open University
None, Unknown
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£7,428Per Year (Intl)
£7,428Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The level 6 Professional Certificate in Legal Practice: SQE1 (S36) at Open University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about upholding justice and legal frameworks. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. The professional certificate in legal practice provides the opportunity to develop functioning legal knowledge aligned to the national Solicitors Qualifying Examination (specifically SQE1). By the end of your certificate, you'll have had the opportunity to study a range of subject topics examined by SQE1, apply your legal knowledge to real-life scenarios and gain experience in answering multiple-choice questions. This provides a foundation if you're planning to prepare for SQE1. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Constitutional and Administrative Law
Criminal Law and Procedure
Contract Law
Tort Law
Property Law and Trusts
Legal Research and Writing Skills
Evidence and Civil Procedure
Professional Conduct and Client Care
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,428

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£7,428

Home Student Fee

£7,428

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Open University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£18,500£24,500£38,500
5 years£22,500£30,500£45,000

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 22% above UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH16-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

68%Working
5%Studying
13%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
74%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH16-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Open University

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