PostgraduatePostgraduate Credits

Bar Knowledge (Stage 1)

Name: Bar Knowledge (Stage 1)
Price: 19850 GBP
Availability: InStock

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne, England

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1 yearDuration

£19,850Per Year (Intl)

£10,530Home Fee

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Northumbria University, Newcastle, the Postgraduate Credits Bar Knowledge (Stage 1) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in law. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year part-time structure. The Bar Knowledge Course is the first step in Northumbria’s alternative barrister training route. The Bar is a demanding profession, and our Bar Knowledge Course and Bar Skills Course give you the flexibility to break your learning down into two separate stages, while still receiving the very best possible legal training. The Bar Knowledge Course focuses on giving you the opportunity to acquire all of the knowledge you need to prepare you for the rigours of the Bar. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a 85% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Civil Litigation and Procedure

Criminal Litigation and Evidence

Professional Conduct and Ethics

Legal Research and Writing

Advocacy Foundations

Case Analysis and Briefing

Bar Standards Board Assessment Preparation

Substantive Law and Practice

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

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🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5
PTE Academic	69	—	—	—	—

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,850

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£19,850

Home Student Fee

£10,530

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

82%Working

2%Studying

8%Work & Study

3%Seeking Work

64%Professional Jobs

Official Data

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