Overview

The Law course from Ulster University allows successful graduates to apply to the Institute of Professional Legal Studies (IPLS) and progress towards qualification as a barrister or solicitor.

Delivered over one intensive year (two semesters), the PGDL provides a strong academic foundation in core areas of law while developing the practical, analytical and research skills valued by top legal employers. From the outset, you’ll engage with essential legal principles and advance to more complex legal concepts through a dynamic, career focused curriculum.

Careers and Opportunities

The programme forms an integral part of the Law School at Ulster University. Graduates from the School with a qualifying law degree go into practice in Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, England Wales and further afield.

A law qualification also offers options in cognate areas such as business and finance, human resources, politics, civil service, management consultancy and the community sector.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminal Law

Tort

Contract Law

Land Law

Equity and Trusts

Evidence

Constitutional Law

European Union Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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OTE

126

IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Coleraine, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

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80

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4

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59

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OTE

126

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must hold at least a second class Honours degree or above or equivalent (in any discipline) or demonstrate their ability to undertake the programme through the accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

4993 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

4993 GBP / year

≈ 4993 GBP / year

Living costs

Coleraine

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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Funding

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Careers and Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Coleraine

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