PGDip Legal Practice

Entry requirements

First degree in Law (or a subject in a related discipline, such as Business, Political Science or International Relations) at a minimum of 2:2. Or, an overseas qualification which is equivalent to a UK Honours degree, minimum 2:2 classification.

You must also satisfy the University’s English language requirement for the course, which is a GCSE grade 4 or above (Grade C or above under the old grading structure), or IELTS at 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band. For country specific qualifications, please visit our Your Country page.

Please contact our Admissions Tutor: lawadmissions@herts.ac.uk to further discuss entry requirements.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This one-year PG diploma course is ideal for applicants keen to become a solicitor and work in the legal profession. This course is a great starting point into the legal profession prior to committing to a full masters LLM programme.

Our Law School students benefit from:

• Expert law-practicing teaching staff
• Excellent industry links
• Award-winning mock Crown Court law building and outstanding teaching facilities

Information for international students

Applicants must satisfy the University’s English language requirement for the course, which is a GCSE grade 4 or above (Grade C or above under the old grading structure), or IELTS at 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band.

For further clarity around entry requirements contact our Law Admissions Tutor: lawadmissions@herts.ac.uk

Fees and funding

If you’re studying a postgraduate degree e.g. a MSc, MA or LLM you may be eligible for a postgraduate master’s loan up to £11,836.

Those studying pre-registration postgraduate healthcare courses and PGCE or unsalaried schools direct can apply for the undergraduate funding package. Graduate-entry medical students can also get support from Student Finance England for fees charged over £3,465.

Postgraduate loans are paid directly to the student, so you decide how to spend the money, whether that be to pay for some or all your tuition or to go towards living costs.

Find out if you’re eligible for a postgraduate master’s loan.