PG Cert Law at Birkbeck, University of London

Programme overview

The Postgraduate Certificate in Law gives you the chance to study specialist law modules at a postgraduate level in the heart of London, without having to commit to studying for a full LLM.

Faculty: Birkbeck Law School | Duration: One year part-time, on campus | Study mode: part-time | Intake: October 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course is ideal if you want to enhance your knowledge in particular areas of law relevant to your career, develop new areas of expertise, or you simply want to learn more about a specific topic. You may be interested in environmental policy, human rights, AI and the regulation of technology, law and the humanities, or one of the many other specialist topics covered.

Career pathways

You will find PG Cert Law graduates in roles such as: policy analyst, journalist, civil servant, advocate, You may also decide to use this Certificate to progress your studies further on our, LLM Law, .

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Application information

Entry requirements

Our standard entry requirements for postgraduate courses are a second-class honours degree (2:2), or equivalent, in any area of study. English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,500 a year (2027/28). Part-time home students; One year part-time, on campus, starting in October 2027 Source

International applicants: GBP 8,000 a year (2027/28). Part-time international students; One year part-time, on campus, starting in October 2027 Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: One year part-time, on campus

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

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