Diploma in Professional Legal Practice
University of GlasgowCourse Overview
Offered by University of Glasgow, the PgDip Diploma in Professional Legal Practice provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in law. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 9-month full-time and part-time structure. The Diploma provides you with the necessary qualification to pursue a legal traineeship. Undertaken after obtaining your LLB, it is the next step towards a career as a solicitor or advocate in Scotland. Our aim is that the Glasgow Diploma comes to be regarded as the trademark of excellence, ensuring that you are not just employable but actively sought after by employers. International tuition fees are £5,972 per year, home/UK fees are £11,943 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, a 99% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry requirements To be a candidate for the Diploma you must either:possess a law degree from a Scottish university, or a qualification accepted by the Senatus as equivalenthave passed or obtained exemption from the professional examinations of the Law Society of Scotland in all subjects required under the Admission as Solicitor (Scotland) Regulations 2011. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£5,972
per year
Home Student Fee
£11,943
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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