PG Dip Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) (Distance Learning) at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

This GDL conversion course will help you on your journey into the legal profession if you don’t have a first degree in law. Designed to be as flexible as possible, this course and all assessments will be delivered entirely online with no live classes for you to attend.

Faculty: Leeds Law School | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time, online/distance learning | Intake: 20 Sep 2027; 24 Jan 2028 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include GDL Law, Institutions & Skills (non-credit bearing), GDL Contract Law, GDL Criminal Law, GDL Public Law, GDL Property Law, GDL Equity & Trusts Law, GDL European Law in Context, GDL Tort Law.

Career pathways

This course covers the foundations of legal knowledge. On successful completion of the course, you will be able to proceed to the next stage of legal training. Roles include Lawyer, Legal advisor, Solicitor or barrister.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. Students wishing to undertake the Graduate Diploma in Law degree for the purpose of qualification as a barrister must: Hold a UK/Republic of Ireland degree, awarded at or above 2:2; or Have been granted a Certificate of Academic Standing by the Bar Standards Board on the basis of an overseas degree or a non-standard UK/Republic of Ireland degree; or Have been approved by the Bar Standards Board Qualifications Committee as suitable for admission as a mature student. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements. IELTS IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,210 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £12210. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027; 24 Jan 2028

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: http://www.lawcabs.ac.uk/

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