LLB (Hons) Graduate Law (Top-up) (Distance Learning) at London Metropolitan University

Programme overview

This programme enables you to upgrade your Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), also known as the Common Professional Exam, to a full LLB Law. If you have a non-law degree, the GDL plus the top-up will allow you to obtain a Bachelor of Law degree in two years instead of the usual three. Our law courses are ranked ninth in the UK for teaching quality in the Guardian University Guide 2023.

Faculty: School of Business, Environment and Law | Duration: 1 year part-time distance learning | Study mode: online (part-time distance learning) | Intake: January 2027, September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: LLB Hons Graduate Law (Top-up) (Distance Learning).

Career pathways

Many graduates go on to train as a solicitor or barrister. As well as qualifying you for this next stage of training, the course also opens the door to many other graduate careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to the standard entry requirements: successfully completed your Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), also known as the Common Professional Exam (CPE), within the last six years. Please note, up to 50% of the programme may be awarded as prior learning. However, this offer is subject to final approval by your tutor. English language: London Met's standard English language requirements apply (Student visa applicants may need a SELT such as Academic IELTS).

Intake: January 2027, September 2027

Duration: 1 year part-time distance learning

Apply through the official page: https://evision.londonmet.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/SIW_IPP_LGN.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=L516-B

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