PGDip Graduate Diploma in Law (Distance Learning)

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment.

Students wishing to undertake the Graduate Diploma in Law degree for the purpose of qualification as a barrister must:
Hold a UK/Republic of Ireland degree, awarded at or above 2:2; or
Have been granted a Certificate of Academic Standing by the Bar Standards Board on the basis of an overseas degree or a non-standard UK/Republic of Ireland degree; or
Have been approved by the Bar Standards Board Qualifications Committee as suitable for admission as a mature student.

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This course covers the foundations of legal knowledge. On successful completion of the course, you will be able to proceed to the next stage of legal training. If you’re seeking to qualify as a solicitor, you’ll need to undertake and pass the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) and meet additional SRA requirements. Please note the SQE is a central assessment regime managed by the SRA, and you may wish to take an SQE preparation course. If you intend to become a barrister, you will be able to apply for a place on a Bar Training Course. You could choose to complete a top-up dissertation and achieve a master’s in law.

On completion of this course, you’ll be able to pursue roles such as:

Lawyer Legal advisor Solicitor or barrister

Law, Institutions & Skills

Foundations of Contract Law

Foundations of Criminal Law

Foundations of Public Law

Foundations of Property Law

Foundations of Equity & Trusts Law

European Law in Context

Foundations of Tort Law