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SFU-Exeter Accelerated Law Program

ALP Linguistics course planning map 

Traditional law school routes typically take at least seven years to finish, but often more than that. The SFU-Exeter Accelerated Law Program allows you to complete your studies and become a lawyer in less time, all without having to take the LSAT. In six years, you can graduate much sooner and be prepared to enter the legal profession and maximize your earning potential. 

This course planning map is for Fall 2026 secondary school entrants who intend to declare as a Linguistics Major in the SFU–Exeter Accelerated Law Program (ALP). The purpose of the course map is to ensure that students meet the admission requirements to the University of Exeter Law School and that they are on track to complete the program within 6 years. You can download the course map PDF here.

Program requirements

For the full list of requirements for the Linguistics Major within the SFU–Exeter Accelerated Law Program, please refer to the SFU Academic Calendar. 

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Speak to the Student Advisor

The Linguistics Student Advisor is always available for guidance. To ensure that you are on the right track, please book an appointment

Year One

Fall 2026

Complete 12 units. 

  • LING 100-3 

  • LING 160-3  

  • LING 220-3 

  • One lower division elective course with B-HUM designation (3 units)

Year One

Spring 2027

Complete 12 units.

  • LING 282W-3

  • LING 322-3  

  • LING upper division elective 1 (3 units)

  • One elective course with quantitative (Q) designation (3 units)

Year One

Summer 2027

Complete 12 units.

  • LING 321-3 (Intersession) 

  • LING upper division elective 2 (3 units)

  • LING upper division elective 3 (3 units)

  • LING lower division elective (3 units)

Year Two

Fall 2027

Complete 12 units.

  • LING 301W-3 

  • LING 324Q-3 

  • LING upper division elective 4 (3 units)

  • One elective course with B-SCI designation (3 units)

Year Two

Spring 2028

Complete 12 units.
Note: Students must be in good academic standing (CGPA 3.0 or higher) by the end of this term. 

  • LING upper division elective 5 (3 units)

  • LING upper division elective 6 (3 units)

  • One elective course with B-SCI designation (3 units)

  • One lower/upper division elective course (3 units)

Year Two

Summer 2028

Students typically do not take courses as they prepare for transition to the University of Exeter. 

 

Year Three to Five

University of Exeter

Students complete the LLB degree program at Exeter. Students will receive 30 units of transfer credit from coursework at Exeter towards their degree at SFU. 

Year Six

Fall 2031

Complete 16 units to fulfill the Certificate in Foundations of Canadian Law and WQB requirements

  • ALS 40X-4 

  • ALS 40X-4

  • ALS 40X-4

  • One lower division or upper division elective course (4 units) 

Year Six

Spring 2032

Complete 14 units to fulfill the Certificate in Foundations of Canadian Law and WQB requirements

  • ALS 40X-4 

  • ALS 40X-4

  • Two lower division or upper division elective courses (6 units) 

Note

Students should complete a minimum 90 units at SFU. You will receive 30 transfer units at University of Exeter for a total of 120 units towards your degree. 

Reminder

The Linguistics Student Advisor is always available for guidance. To ensure that you are on the right track, please book an appointment

Last updated April 27, 2026