Bachelor of Civil Law at University of Oxford

Programme overview

A ten-month taught masters degree in law at the University of Oxford, designed for outstanding law students from common law backgrounds. Its standard is significantly higher than a first law degree and courses are not introductory.

What you will study

Students take either four full options, or three full options and two half-options, or two full options and four half-options, including a dissertation option. Teaching is by seminars and tutorials, with dissertation supervision one-to-one.

Career pathways

Graduates enter legal practice as solicitors or barristers, or progress to the MPhil and DPhil and an academic career.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first-class undergraduate degree with honours in law. Without a law degree, a postgraduate diploma or master's in law at distinction level may be accepted, though this is rare. Normal US GPA expectation 3.7 out of 4.0. No GRE or GMAT sought. Application also requires three referees, transcripts, CV, a personal statement (maximum 300 words) and one essay (maximum 2,000 words). International applicants: University higher English level (IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each component, or equivalent). Application deadline: 12:00 midday UK time, 27 January 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 34,850 a year (2027/28). Annual course (tuition) fee as published; excludes accommodation and living costs. Source

International applicants: GBP 52,630 a year (2027/28). Annual course (tuition) fee as published; excludes accommodation and living costs. Source

Intake: 28 September 2027

Duration: 10 months full-time

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