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PostgraduateGraduate Diploma

Law

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£16,800Per Year (Intl)
£11,400Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Birkbeck, University of London, the Grad Dip Law provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in law. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) enables you to gain the legal skills necessary for the best possible preparation in beginning vocational training for a career in legal practice. The GDL teaches you the seven foundations of law as required by the Bar Standards Board for the vocational training for barristers. It also equips you to embark on the necessary preparation for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination. International tuition fees are £16,800 per year, home/UK fees are £11,400 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £22,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Criminal Law
Constitutional Law and Administrative Law
Contract Law
Tort Law
Property Law
Equity and Trusts
Legal Research and Writing
Law in Social and Economic Context
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry Requirements A second-class honours degree (2:2) in a subject other than law. Applicants with less than a 2:2 will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applications are reviewed on their individual merits, and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners. On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,800

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£16,800

Home Student Fee

£11,400

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
5%Studying
30%Work & Study
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck, University of London offers Law as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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