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SFU-EXETER ACCELERATED LAW
Graduate with two degrees—a BA from SFU and a LLB from the University of Exeter.
The first program of its kind in BC, this dual degree program is an exciting new legal education opportunity that combines the best of SFU and the University of Exeter in the UK. Fast-track your education while immersing yourself in a program that blends academic excellence, practical skills, and global exposure.
Admissions
The SFU-Exeter Accelerated Law Program is designed for students to complete their studies in six years provided they start the program during their first year. Admission is competitive and minimum admission requirements may vary from year to year depending upon the number of applications.
Students on a second-degree status cannot participate in the program.
HIGH SCHOOL DIRECT ENTRY
High school applicants must apply to begin in the fall term. When applying to join SFU, you may apply for direct admission to the SFU-Exeter Accelerated Law Program and select one of the available FASS majors in the program.
The first cohort starts Fall 2026. The application period for high school applicants to submit their admission is October 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026.
Due to the shifting landscape of immigration policy in Canada, we are unable to admit international students as direct-entry students into the program at this time.
The following admission requirements are for BC/Yukon high school students. There are no supplementary materials (e.g., references, recommendation letters, SAT/LSAT scores) required for admission to this program and they will bear no impact on the student's application.
Requirements
warning Not a BC high school student? Please see admission requirements for other applicant categories on SFU's undergraduate admission website.
BC/Yukon High School Students - Fall 2026 start
SFU General Requirements
You will need to meet SFU’s general admission requirements as these apply to all programs.
- English language requirement
- Quantitative and analytical skills requirement
- Graduate high school
- Have a minimum of five approved academic Grade 12 courses, including English Studies 12 or equivalent
- Have a minimum grade of 70% or higher in Language Arts 11, English 12, or equivalent
Admission is based on an evaluation of all approved academic Grade 11 and 12 courses, including the required courses below.
Required Courses
Grade 11
No specific Grade 11 course requirements
Grade 12 (at least 5 approved academic courses)
Equivalent AP or IB courses may be used in place of the following courses.
- One of:
- English Studies 12
- English First Peoples 12
- Additional course(s): See SFU's approved course list
Competitive Admission Grade Range
It is expected that competitive applicants to the SFU-Exeter Accelerated Law Program will have high school averages in the mid-80s.
Students are encouraged to use this range as a guide to inform potential eligibility for admission to this program. However, grades equal to or higher than those listed above do not guarantee an offer of admission.
Please refer to SFU's undergraduate admission website for the most up-to-date information.
INTERNAL TRANSFERS
The primary path of entry into the SFU-Exeter Accelerated Law Program (ALP) is direct-entry from high school. Directly admitted students will be able to take full advantage of the cohort experience and are in the best position to ensure that they can complete both degrees in just six years.
The following process describes the first round of internal transfer admission into the program, for current SFU students wishing to join the program. Note that no student can be formally declared in the ALP until Fall 2026. This webpage will be updated with the internal transfer process for future semesters.
Applicants must either demonstrate the feasibility of completing the program in six years or else acknowledge their intention to complete the program in more than six years. Admission is not guaranteed and a student's ability to complete the program in a timely manner may be taken into account.
Criteria:
- Submission of the completed application form by the application deadline
- Current SFU undergraduate student
- Minimum CGPA 3.0
- Priority will be given to those with 45 or less completed units at the time of application
Timeline:
- Applications open January 5, 2026
- Application deadline is January 31, 2026
- Decisions will be made starting in late February 2026
- Students will start in the program in Fall 2026
Required steps for application:
- Book an advising appointment with the departmental advisor of your intended BA program and complete the ALP course planning worksheet for internal transfers with the advisor.
- Submit the internal transfer application form (log in with your personal SFU computing ID) by January 31, 2026. This includes attaching the completed ALP course planning worksheet and your most recent advising transcript.
EXTERNAL TRANSFERS
The primary path of entry into the SFU-Exeter Accelerated Law Program (ALP) is direct-entry from high school. Directly admitted students will be able to take full advantage of the cohort experience and are in the best position to ensure that they can complete both degrees in just six years. As such, a student's ability to complete the program in a timely manner may be taken into account.
For more information on requirements for transfer students and application timelines, please refer to the SFU Undergraduate Admission website: www.sfu.ca/students/admission/admission-requirements/transfer/college-university
Fall 2026 admissions
High school admission
Applications open October 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026.
Internal transfers
Applications open January 5, 2026 - January 31, 2026.
Get in touch
Got questions? Contact fass_partnerships@sfu.ca.
