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Diploma of Law in Graduate
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A 1-year full-time Graduate Diploma in Graduate Diploma in Law, 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 Law in Graduate Diploma. Apply skills related to One-year conversion course for non-law graduates
- Term one covers Contract
- Crime and EU Law. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.
Career outcomes
- Barrister (Bar Training Course)
- Solicitor (SQE route)
Curriculum
- One-year conversion course for non-law graduates. Term one covers Contract
- Crime and EU Law
- and Equity and Trusts
- term two continues Contract with Land Law
- Public Law and Tort
- plus an independent extended essay. Students also pass a short test on the English and Welsh legal system early on.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Degree requirement: a 2:2 UK honours degree in any subject
- Or an equivalent international degree
- Additional academic criteria: Graduate Diploma in Law: UK 2:2 honours degree in any subject or equivalent
- Bar Training Course: 2:1 in law or any subject plus conversion (2:2 considered).
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree (any subject for GDL, law or any subject plus legal conversion for the Bar course)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
How to apply
- Review the Law in Graduate Diploma admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through the university application portal. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. 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 | £24,700 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 | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Potential Cardiff University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Law in Graduate Diploma. 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
216 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 £24,700 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 6.5.