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Postgraduate Diploma - Law (Conversion)

Chester, United Kingdom, Europe

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Program duration

9 months

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Language

English

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Tuition fees

from $15 759

About the program

University of Law's Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) is a law conversion course that teaches students to think like a lawyer and prepare for the realities of life in legal practice. This course replaces University of Law's Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) and provides the foundation for the pathway into practice for non-law graduates who want to progress onto the SQE1 Preparation Course, and the LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) to qualify as a solicitor or the Bar Practice Course (BPC) to qualify as a barrister.

Program Details

Degree level:

Postgraduate Diploma

Study mode:

In Class

Program duration:

9 months

Features

International Year One

Details come from the university and can change — always confirm on the program page before you apply.

Key facts

Start months

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January, September

Entry requirements

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

English language tests

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TOEFL

79

IELTS

6.5

PTE Academic

59

Grades

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GPA

60 / 100

Cost

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$30

Application fee

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$13 347

Cost of living / year

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£12 450

≈ $15 759

Tuition

Other fees

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Approx. CAS Deposit

one time

£8,000

Charged by the institution on top of tuition.

Scholarships

International Bursaries

GBP 500–5,500

Awarded automatically

Study levels: 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate · 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma · 3-Year Bachelor's Degree · 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree · Integrated Masters · Master's Degree · Top-up Degree

Requirements:

The University of Law offers the International Bursary to support eligible international students with their course fees. This bursary provides an annual reduction in course fees, helping to make studying at the university more affordable for overseas students. Eligibility Criteria To qualify for the International Bursary, applicants must meet all of the following conditions: • Have a confirmed place on a course listed in the International Bursary Terms and Conditions. • Be a non-British national. • Not hold settled or pre-settled status in the UK. • Be classified as an overseas fee payer. Scholarship Value The International Bursary is awarded as an annual reduction in course fees. The exact amount of the bursary varies depending on the specific course of study. Application Process There is no separate application process for the International Bursary. Eligible students will be automatically considered and notified of their entitlement in their offer letter. Important Notes • The bursary is available only to international students who meet the eligibility criteria. • It is awarded annually for the duration of the course, subject to continued eligibility. • The bursary amount depends on the course enrolled in and is applied as a fee reduction. If you are an international student considering studying at The University of Law, check your eligibility for the International Bursary and take advantage of this valuable funding opportunity to reduce your tuition costs.

International Early Bird Discount

GBP 500

Awarded automatically

Study levels: 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate · 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma · 3-Year Bachelor's Degree · 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree · Integrated Masters · Master's Degree · Top-up Degree

Requirements:

The University of Law is offering a £500 International Early Bird Discount on course fees for eligible international students. This is an excellent opportunity to reduce the cost of your studies by simply accepting your offer and making your required prepayment by the specified deadlines. There is no separate application form to complete; the discount is applied automatically if you meet the criteria. Discount Value The International Early Bird Discount provides a £500 reduction in your total course fees. Who is Eligible? To qualify for the International Early Bird Discount, you must meet all of the following criteria: • You must be an international student. This means you are a non-British national, do not have settled or pre-settled status in the UK, and are required to pay overseas tuition fees. • You must require a Student Route Visa in order to study at The University of Law. • You must be required to pay an £8,000 deposit towards your course fee. How to Secure the Discount You do not need to apply for this discount. To secure it, you must accept your offer and make the required prepayment by the deadline corresponding to your course intake month. Acceptance Deadlines by Intake: • July 2025 Intake: Accept by 17th May 2025 • August – October 2025 Intake: Accept by 28th June 2025 • January – February 2026 Intake: Accept by 24th November 2025 • March 2026 Intake: Accept by 1st December 2025 • May – June 2026 Intake: Accept by 30th March 2026 Qualifying Courses The International Early Bird Discount applies to most courses offered at The University of Law. However, the following courses are excluded from this offer: • Online only courses • The US Bar Preparation course • All SQE short courses • Any course with a duration of less than 6 months

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Campuses

Main Campus

Contacts

Address:

Christleton Hall, Pepper St, Christleton

Phone number:

+44 800 289997

Website:

law.ac.uk