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Master of Bar Training Course
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A 1-year full-time PgDip in Bar Training Course, offered by the School of Law and Politics.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational knowledge in Bar Training Course. Apply skills related to 1-year full-time PgDip
- Core modules include Civil Litigation
- Criminal Litigation. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.
Career outcomes
- Called to the Bar and pupillage
- Paralegal and other legal work
Curriculum
- 1-year full-time PgDip. Core modules include Civil Litigation
- Criminal Litigation
- Evidence and Sentencing
- Conference Skills
- Opinion Writing and Drafting. Options include Criminal Advocacy
- Civil Advocacy and Family Advocacy.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Degree requirement: a 2:1 honours degree in law
- Or an equivalent international degree
- Additional academic criteria: UK 2:1 honours degree or equivalent international degree for most courses (2:2 for some
- E.g. Software Engineering MSc)
- MBA also needs 3 years work experience and interview.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject (UK 2:1 or international equivalent), some courses need programming, work experience or a portfolio
Language tests
- IELTS 7.5
Other requirements
- Work experience required
Work experience details
MBA also needs 3 years work experience
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Previous Degree Certificate
- Academic References
- Statement of Purpose
How to apply
- Review the Bar Training Course admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through the university application portal. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Include evidence of the required professional experience. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £29,700 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £35 GBP |
| Deposit | £3,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Cardiff |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Law and Politics |
| Department | School of Law and Politics |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Potential Cardiff University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Bar Training Course. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
18 Jun 2027
217 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 18 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £29,700 GBP per year. The application fee is £35 GBP. The deposit is £3,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.5. Work experience is required.

