Programme Specification - PG Dip Solicitors Training Course (SQE Prep) - Two Part - Version 2025-26, v2.0

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Programme Specification for the PG Dip Solicitors Training Course (SQE Prep), delivered by UWE Bristol through a two-part structure preparing students for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam in England & Wales. The course supports eligibility to the Roll to practise and focuses on SRA-required Day 1 knowledge and skills via internal assessments, including SQE1 FLK MCQ testing and SQE2 six key legal skills stations. It specifies awards, delivery modes, study duration options, module timelines, and programme regulations and benchmarks.

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Section 1: Key Programme Details

Part A: Programme Information

Section 2: Programme Overview, Aims and Learning Outcomes

Part A: Programme Overview, Aims and Learning Outcomes

Part B: Programme Structure

Part C: Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Synopsis

Part D: External Reference Points and Benchmarks

Part E: Regulations

Programme Specification PG Dip Solicitors Training Course (SQE Prep) (Two Part) [Frenchay] Version: 2025-26, v2 .0, 27 Feb 2025 Contents Programme Specification.....................................................................1 Section 1: Key Programme Details......................................................2 Part A: Programme Information .............................................................................. 2 Section 2: Programme Overview, Aims and Learning Outcomes .....2 Part A: Programme Overview, Aims and Learning Outcomes ................................ 2 Part B: Programme Structure .................................................................................. 9 Part C: Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Synopsis ....................... 11 Part D: External Reference Points and Benchmarks ............................................ 11 Part E: Regulations ............................................................................................... 11 Section 1: Key Programme Details Part A: Programme Information Programme title: PG Dip Solicitors Training Course (SQE Prep) (Two Part) [Frenchay] Highest award: PGDip Solicitors Training Course (SQE Prep) Interim award: PGCert Solicitors Training Course (SQE 1 Prep) Interim award: PGCert Solicitors Training Course (SQE 2 Prep) Awarding institution: UWE Bristol Teaching institutions: UWE Bristol Study abroad: No Year abroad: No Sandwich year: No Credit recognition: No School responsible for the programme: CBL Bristol Law School, College of Business and Law Professional, statutory or regulatory bodies: Not applicable Modes of delivery: Full-time, Part-time Entry requirements: For implementation from: 01 August 2021 Programme code: M99D12 Section 2: Programme Overview, Aims and Learning Outcomes Part A: Programme Overview, Aims and Learning Outcomes Overview: The programme will be undertaken by students intending to pursue a career in law and in particular, to qualify as a Solicitor and be Admitted to the Roll to practice in England & Wales (regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority) . This programme is designed to prepare students for the specific requirements of the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (“SQE”), compulsory centrally set assessments, forming part of one pathway to qualification as a solicitor (and the only pathway after 2032) . Through this the programme will support a student’s preparation to work in legal practice, through a two part programme of teaching & learning of the core knowledge and skills stipulated by the SRA as being required by a Day 1 newly qualified solicitor in practice. The SQE will comprise: (i)MCQ assessments of Functioning Legal Knowledge (SQE1) . The SQE1 assessments will assess a candidate's ability to apply fundamental legal principles and rules, appropriately and effectively, at the level expected by the SRA of a competent newly qualified solicitor in practice, to realistic client based and ethical problems and situations. FLK 1 & FLK2 . (ii)Assessments of 6 key legal skills (Case Analysis, Legal Writing, Legal Drafting, Legal Research, Advocacy, Interviewing/Attendance Note) . (SQE2) . The SQE2 assessments will address a candidate’s ability to apply fundamental legal principles in skills based situations in a way that addresses a client's needs and concerns, at the level of competency expected by the SRA of a newly qualified solicitor in practice. The Programme aims to equip graduates with knowledge and skills in preparation for undertaking the SQE. Features of the programme: The programme will be delivered flexibly to meet the varying needs of the student cohort and aligning with the timing of the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations. The whole PG programme (leading to a PG Diploma award) will be taught over 10 months or 2 years (PT) . Within the programme are 2 distinct elements: Part 1 : delivered August to January (F

FAQs

What is the overall purpose of the PG Dip Solicitors Training Course (SQE Prep)?

It prepares students for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE), supporting preparation to work in legal practice through SRA-specified knowledge and skills and enabling progression on the solicitor qualification pathway.

How do SQE1 and SQE2 assessments map to the programme’s two parts?

Part 1 focuses on SQE1 Functioning Legal Knowledge (FLK) via knowledge modules leading to PG Certificate interim award, while Part 2 focuses on SQE2 skills via skills modules leading to the SQE2 interim award and station assessments.

Are students required to sit SQE1 and SQE2 external examinations during the PGDip programme?

No. Students prepare for and sit external SQE1 and SQE2 exams externally; completion of the PGDip relies on successful completion of internal programme assessments.

Sep 26, 2026

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