Bar Practice Course (BPC) from The University of Law at Oxford Brookes University

Entry requirements

Students must possess a 2:1 or above from a Qualifying Law degree (QLD) OR a 2:1 in any undergraduate degree along with a Law Conversion course. Applicants with a 2:2 from a non-law degree will require a commendation or distinction from their GDL/MA Law/PgDL/MA Law (Conversion) or MA Law (SQE1) studies. Students with a 2.2 with other qualities such as additional higher education qualifications or relevant work experience may also be considered. From January 2027 onwards, applicants with a 2:2 from a QLD will be considered, taking into account the overall strength of their application, including academic profile, personal statement, professional experience and other indicators of capability. They will also take an enhanced selection interview. Students must comply with the requirements set out by the Bar Standards Board (BSB). Applicants meeting the academic eligibility criteria will be required to attend and successfully pass an online Selection Interview. An English Language level equivalent to IELTS 7.5 with a minimum of 7.5 in each component or equivalent.