Overview

From day one, the Graduate Diploma in Law (Common Professional Examination) course at Manchester Metropolitan University immerses you in both the essential knowledge and the practical skills you’ll need to succeed. You’ll develop a well-rounded understanding of the law to prepare you for further qualifications, such as the Bar Training Course to become a barrister or the SQE route to qualify as a solicitor.

You’ll study core areas such as contract law, criminal law and tort law, alongside a dedicated module that focuses on the practicalities of the legal profession. You’ll learn from our team of experienced lawyers and academics who bring real-world insight and expertise from practice into the classroom.

A career as unique as you

From day one, you’ll think and act like a legal professional. The course gives you both the knowledge and practical skills to take the next step in your career.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contract Law

Criminal Law

Equity and Trusts

EU Law in the UK

Land Law

Law of Torts

Legal Skills and Practice

Legal Technology

Public Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-15 00:00:00

More details

You can apply for a master’s course at any time throughout the year, most courses will close for applications in mid to late August.

Language

English

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65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Legal Studies View 259 other Masters in Legal Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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89

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65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You should have an honours degree, at least a 2:2, from the UK or the Republic of Ireland. We may also consider your application if you do not have a degree, but have appropriate professional experience.

Tuition Fees

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12900 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12900 GBP / year

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Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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A career as unique as you

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Manchester

Funding

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