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Diploma of PGDL
- Oxford, United Kingdom
- 0.75 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A nine-month postgraduate diploma that converts non-law graduates to qualifying law study.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate concepts and methods in Law in PGDL to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Public Law
- Contract and Tort. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Barrister (via the Bar course)
- Solicitor (via the SQE route)
- Pupillages at chambers
Curriculum
- Two teaching semesters covering the Foundations of Legal Knowledge: legal skills and research
- Public Law
- Contract and Tort
- Then Land Law
- Equity
- And Criminal Law and Evidence
- Applied through problem-based learning
- Plus a choice of Civil or Criminal Litigation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- You'll normally have a second class degree (2.2) or above and your application should also demonstrate a commitment to the legal profession.
Accepted academic background
Relevant prior qualification as specified by the institution.
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Previous Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).
How to apply
- Check the course page entry requirements and deadline (January 2027 entry: apply by 11 December 2026). Apply directly (some education and law courses use a different route
- See the course page) to the university online. Approved agents can help. Receive an offer and pay the deposit (GBP 1
- 000
- 3
- 000 or 8
- 000 by country group)
- Deducted from first tuition. Receive the CAS and apply for the Student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £11,325 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £27,789 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Headington |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Oxford Brookes Law School |
| Department | Law in PGDL |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 45 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| 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. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.75 years.
Tuition is £11,325 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £27,789 GBP. The estimated living cost is £17,265 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0.