Graduate Diploma in Law

Birkbeck, University of London

Course information

The GDL teaches you the seven foundations of law as required by the Bar Standards Board for the vocational training for barristers. It also equips you to embark on the necessary preparation for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination.

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Length of course

Course available as:

1 year, full-time - online

2 years, part-time - on campus

2 years, part-time - online

Eligibility requirements

Lower second class honours degree or equivalent

Graduate Visa eligibility

Yes

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Qualification Level

Level 6 / 150 credits

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Course fees

Academic year 2024–25, starting September 2024
Part-time home students: £5,420 per year
Full-time home students: £10,840 per year
Part-time international students: £8,000 per year
Full-time international students: £16,000 per year

For information about course fees, please visit the Birkbeck website.

Location
Distance Learning, London
Institution
Birkbeck, University of London
Qualification Route
Barrister
Solicitor
CILEX Lawyer
Course category
Law conversion
Student loans
No
Study mode
Full-Time
Online
Part-Time
Course start month
September
Course start year
2024