Graduate Diploma Law at Birkbeck, University of London

Programme overview

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.

Faculty: Birkbeck Law School | Duration: One year full-time, on campus; One year full-time, online; Two years part-time, on campus; Two years part-time, online | Study mode: full-time, part-time, online option | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Contract Law (GDL), Criminal Law (GDL), Equity and Trusts (GDL), European Union Law (GDL), Land Law (GDL), Legal Methods and Skills (GDL), Public Law (GDL), Tort Law (GDL).

Career pathways

As a graduate of the GDL, you are one step closer on your career path to becoming a legal practitioner. Possible professions include: solicitor, barrister, policy adviser, civil servant, campaigner, academic.

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Application information

Entry 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. English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,025 a year (2027/28). Part-time home students; One year full-time or two years part-time, on campus, starting in September 2027 Source

International applicants: GBP 8,780 a year (2027/28). Part-time international students; One year full-time or two years part-time, on campus, starting in September 2027 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: One year full-time, on campus; One year full-time, online; Two years part-time, on campus; Two years

Apply through the official page: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/student-services/admissions/postgraduate/applications

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