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Master of Bar Course
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A 12-month full-time Master of Laws in Bar Course taught in the Northumbria School of Law on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Bar Course to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Appeal procedures
- Civil Litigation. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Barrister (pupillage)
- Solicitors' firms
- Crown Prosecution Service
- Judiciary
- Legal policy
Curriculum
- 12-month full-time taught master's programme. Core modules include Criminal Litigation
- Appeal procedures
- Civil Litigation
- Appeals
- Professional Practice and Ethics. Teaching and assessment details are given on the programme page.
Entry requirements
Academic
- A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree in Law
- Or a minimum of a Commendation in the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) – or to be on course to achieve this. Applicants with a 2:2 honours degree or a Pass in the GDL will be considered exceptionally on an individual basis
- with appropriate evidence. Please note academic qualifications must satisfy the requirements outlined by the Bar Standards Board
- Typically a 2:2 UK honours degree or equivalent (some courses 2:1 or a subject-specific degree)
- Country equivalents at northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree (UK 2:2 honours or international equivalent), Usually in a related discipline for specialist MSc/MA courses, MBA and Business and Management accept any subject or substantial business experience, Relevant work experience considered on some courses, Some courses need a research proposal (MRes), Interview, Portfolio or professional registration.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 6.5 with 6.0 on about a third)
- PTE Academic TOEFL iBT Not published
- Cambridge PTE Academic Not published
- Duolingo Cambridge Not published
Work experience details
Bachelor's degree (UK 2:2 honours or international equivalent), Usually in a related discipline for specialist MSc/MA courses, MBA and Business and Management accept any subject or substantial business experience, Relevant work experience considered on some courses, Some courses need a research proposal (MRes), Interview, Portfolio or professional registration.
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Test Results (if required)
- Personal Statement (if required).
How to apply
- Check Entry Requirements on the course page (usually a 2:2 degree
- IELTS) and the application deadlines. Click Apply Now on the course page and create an account in the applicant portal. There is no application fee. Provide qualifications
- Personal statement
- References and passport/visa documents. Some courses add a portfolio
- ATAS or DBS evidence. Accept the offer and pay the 5
- 500 GBP minimum tuition deposit. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £15,500 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £26,039 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | City Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Northumbria School of Law |
| Department | Bar Course |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180,60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is £15,500 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £26,039 GBP. The estimated living cost is £11,687 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 6.5 with 6.0 on about a third), PTE Academic TOEFL iBT Not published, Cambridge PTE Academic Not published, Duolingo Cambridge Not published.