Overview

Professional Legal Practice from Northumbria University will provide knowledge of how the law is applied in practice. In addition to this, it will also provide you with a critical understanding of how to respond professionally to different legal scenarios. You will be expected to think creatively and understand how to interpret and use legal rules to support arguments.

Careers

This quality support includes assistance with developing your networking skills, enhancing your job search skills and providing feedback on your CV and job applications. The programme teaching staff have previous practice experience in a range of practice areas and are happy to speak with you and share their experiences of working in local and national law firms. Our annual Careers Fair also presents the opportunity for you to meet a variety of employers and the chance to secure a graduate role.

You will be supported to find and encouraged to pursue work with legal advice agencies, where you will have the opportunity to experience real legal cases and work with professionals across a range of legal areas.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Property Law and Practice

Business Law and Practice

Dispute Resolution

Criminal Law and Practice

Wills and Administration of Estates

Legal Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-09-25 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Civil & Private Law Business Law Master of Laws (LLM) View 185 other Masters in Civil & Private Law in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Qualifying Law Degree awarded at a minimum of a 2:2 honours, or a GDL qualification, both awarded less than 7 years ago. Relevant professional qualifications or suitable experience will also be considered.

English Proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

12950 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12950 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
National

12950 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12950 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.

Living costs for Newcastle upon Tyne

560 - 991 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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