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Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL)

The University of Law
London, England
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8 monthsDuration
£11,950Per Year (Intl)
£14,850Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by The University of Law, the PgDip Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in law. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 8-month full-time and part-time structure. If you’re looking to make the change into legal study and already have an undergraduate degree in another discipline then our PGDL is your pathway into legal practice. Our Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) is a law conversion course that teaches you to think like a lawyer and prepare for the realities of life in legal practice. This course replaces our Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) and provides the foundation for the pathway into practice for non-law graduates who want to progress onto the SQE1 Preparation Course, and our LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) to qualify as a solicitor or the Bar Pra... International tuition fees are £11,950 per year, home/UK fees are £14,850 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Criminal Law
Contract Law
Tort Law
Constitutional and Administrative Law
Equity and Trusts
Land Law
Legal Research and Writing
Professional Practice and Conduct
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£11,950

per year

Total Course Cost (8 months)£11,950

Home Student Fee

£14,850

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

55%Working
10%Studying
25%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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