Post Graduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) Online
The online Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL Online) is your pathway into practice. It is the conversion course you need to complete if you have an undergraduate degree in a non-law subject and want to study law at a postgraduate level. If you’re looking for a truly flexible conversion course to kick-start your route to a career as a lawyer, our supported GDL Online is the perfect solution.
With the GDL Online you will receive regular online support and feedback on work from one of our expert legal tutors. You’ll have access to world-class learning materials, including our unique methods of online engagement, and unrivalled online GDL tutor supervision and support.
This structured course is delivered by qualified lawyers with online resources and learning tools to develop your legal skills. Not only will you learn to think like a lawyer and develop practical legal skills through online workshops and problem-based learning, but you get the chance to explore an area of law that interests you via your own Research Project or the unique Law of Organisations module.
We have made sure that you will have access to comprehensive online learning resources and plenty of professional tutor guidance, providing you with relevant knowledge and practical skills so you’ll know what to expect in real-life situations.
Required pre-course study
Before you start your GDL Online you will need to complete an online pre-course study programme on legal method, designed specifically to prepare you for the GDL Online, so you’re up to speed when you arrive.
Online induction
You don’t need to attend a campus for induction. Instead, you’ll be enrolled into an online induction module which will take you through necessary administrative requirements and provide you with guidance on how the programme works and additional support, such as ULaw’s Employability Service.
Introductory module
Ethic and Professional Legal Practice
This module is taken at the start of the course. It includes:
- Insight into the different areas of the legal profession
- Consideration of the role of legal ethics within the profession
- Development of key legal skills and professional attributes required by lawyers
Main modules
Foundation modules
There are seven foundation modules that you’ll study over the course of the year:
- Public law
- European Union law
- Criminal law
- Tort
- Contract law
- Land law
- Equity and trusts
Final module
Choose one:
Research Project
In this module you will plan, research and write an essay, tailored to reflect the area of law in which you intend to specialise. You will have time dedicated in your timetable to undertake this work and detailed guidance on both legal research and legal essay writing skills.
Law of Organisations
This module is for students intending to practise as a solicitor in a corporate law practice and is offered as an alternative option to the Research Project module. In this module you will study the principles of contract and corporate law that underpin the creation and running of business organisations. The module will develop your legal research skills through the preparation of a legal report on an allocated problem-based question.
Career direction
We care about your career, which is why we offer support with job applications and other work experience opportunities as soon as you accept your place.
Fees and funding
Please contact a programme consultant for more details on how to apply.
Tuition fee – £6,850
Entry requirements
- 2:2 or above Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent qualifications.
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- Full-time
- Online
- 1 Year
- £6,850
Post Graduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) Online
The Post Graduate Diploma in Law (PGDL Online) is your pathway into practice.
Overview
The online Post Graduate Diploma in Law (PGDL Online) is your pathway into practice. It is the conversion course you need to complete if you have an undergraduate degree in a non-law subject and want to study law at a postgraduate level. If you’re looking for a truly flexible conversion course to kick-start your route to a career as a lawyer, our supported PGDL Online is the perfect solution.
With the PGDL Online you will receive regular online support and feedback on work from one of our expert legal tutors. You’ll have access to world-class learning materials, including our unique methods of online engagement, and unrivalled online PGDL tutor supervision and support.
This structured course is delivered by qualified lawyers with online resources and learning tools to develop your legal skills. Not only will you learn to think like a lawyer and develop practical legal skills through online workshops and problem-based learning, but you get the chance to explore an area of law that interests you via your own Research Project or the unique Law of Organisations module.
We have made sure that you will have access to comprehensive online learning resources and plenty of professional tutor guidance, providing you with relevant knowledge and practical skills so you’ll know what to expect in real-life situations.
Your Future Career
We care about your career, which is why we offer support with job applications and other work experience opportunities as soon as you accept your place.
Fees & Entry Requirements
Tuition fee – £6,850
Entry requirements
2:2 or above Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent qualifications.
Enquire Now
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FAQ
Our programmes can be completed in as little as 10 months and a maximum of 2 years, depending on the student’s mode of study (Full-time or Part-time).
The University of Law programmes offered online in exclusive partnership with Westerfield College are recognised worldwide.
The cost of our Masters programme is £6,700 if you are applying through Westerfield College. You can start with a deposit of £250 and the rest can be paid in 3, 6, 10, 20 interest-free monthly instalments.
Yes, we do. You can get up to 44% scholarship if you are applying through Westerfield College. Plus, you can also access an international scholarship from the University of Law.
No, you can provide all supporting documents subsequently.
Some programmes have an intake 3 times a month, and others twice a month.