Bar Practice Course (Newcastle) in Newcastle Upon Tyne United Kingdom | The University of Law

The University of Law | Newcastle Upon Tyne United Kingdom
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 12,900
(c. USD17,275.81)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

The Bar Practice Course (BPC) serves as the essential postgraduate program that equips graduates to qualify as barristers in England and Wales. This vocational training phase must be successfully completed before advancing to the final practical training component: pupillage.

Our Bar Practice Course creates the perfect setting for cultivating confidence and honing the advocacy, communication, and leadership abilities crucial for excelling at the Bar. Through our expert faculty and cutting-edge learning technologies, you'll acquire the professional competencies necessary to launch your barrister career.

Enrolling in our Bar Practice Course offers you:

Personalized instruction in intimate class settings among top-performing peers: every applicant must complete our live selection process before securing admission.
Entry to our dynamic digital learning platform, complemented by in-person academic guidance and peer collaboration when you require additional support.
Adaptable study arrangements tailored to your needs: select from full-time or part-time options at multiple UK locations.
Enhanced prospects for securing pupillage and career advancement through our Future Pupil Programme, an acclaimed initiative within our Careers and Employability Service, accessible immediately upon enrollment acceptance.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.5

Qualification Requirements

Students must possess a 2:1 or above from a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) or a 2:1 in any undergraduate degree along with a law conversion course. Applicants with a 2:2 from a non-law degree will be required to achieve a commendation or distinction from their GDL/MA Law or PgDL/MA Law (Conversion)/MA Law (SQE1) studies. Some students with a 2:2 but other qualities such as additional higher education qualifications, relevant work experience, etc. may also be considered.

IELTS - 7.5 overall (min.7.5 in each component)
TOEFL iBT - 102 (min. 26 in L,25 in R, 28 in W and 23 in S)

Tuition GBP 12,900

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