GDL providers compared
How do different providers of the Graduate Diploma in Law in England and Wales compare?
*Please note that the information in the table below is subject to change with the rollout of the SQE.
Name of law school |
No of places (FT - PT) |
GDL fees 2020/2021 |
Typical modes of assessment |
Offers LPC? |
Entry Requirements |
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FT: 80 |
FT: 1 year, £5,900 per year |
Exams and coursework. |
Yes. |
Minimum 2:2 UK degree / international equivalent in any subject. |
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FT: 30 (CF) |
FT, UK: £9,000 |
Exams and coursework. |
Yes. |
2:2 in any subject or overseas equiv (inolving at least 3 yrs of study) or meet the requirements of the SRA / the BSB for entry as a mature student or equiv academic or vocational qualifications that meet the requirments of the SRA / the BSB. |
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FT: 2,000 (nationally) |
FT & PT: £9,358- £9,661. £11,938 (Online) |
Exams, written coursework & multiple choice testing. |
Yes. |
Minimum 2:1 (hons) degree or equiv, applicants guaranteed a place if hons degree is a 2:1+. Non-native English speakers: IELTS 7.0 (overal) or equiv. |
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FT: 2,000 (nationally |
FT & PT: £11,938 |
Exams, written coursework & multiple choice testing. |
Minimum 2:1 (hons) degree or equiv, applicants guaranteed a place if hons degree is a 2:1+. Non-native English speakers: IELTS 7.0 (overal) or equiv. |
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University of Brighton |
FT: no limit - 91 roughly |
UK: £7,820 International Students: £11,458 |
Exams & coursework. |
No. |
Obtain good hons degree awarded by a recognised UK / Republic of Ireland institution (at least 2:2 if wanting to qualify as a barrister). Applicants with non-standard UK degrees or qualifications obtained overeseas may need to obtain a CAS. Prospective barristers should obtain the certificate from the BSB. Non-native English speakers: IELTS minimum 6.5 overall a minimum of 5.5 in each elements. |
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FT: 120 (LY) |
PT £4,250, paid annually over two years |
Exams, coursework |
Yes. |
Non-law bachelor's degree (from UK university |
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FT: 65 |
UK: £9,450 International Students: £18,200 |
Yes. |
UK Honours degree in non-law subject, 2:2 or above. |
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FT: 200 |
UK: £12,320 International Students: £12,320 |
Written exams & coursework. |
Yes. |
Degree in any subject of at least an upper 2:2 hons, conferred by an institution in the UK, Ireland or Council for National Academic Awards. |
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FT: 80 |
UK: £6,500 International Students: £13,750 |
Examinations, multiple choice & 5,000 word project on topic of your choice. |
Yes. |
Degree in any subject other than law or non qualifying law degree with a minimum pass of 2:2. |
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FT: 40 |
UK: £9,250 International Students: £14,250 |
Exams & Coursework. |
Yes. |
Degree in any subject, minimum 2:2 grade (UK or Republic of Ireland Higher Education Institution; or overseas institution (subject to apptoval by International Admissions process at UCLan). |
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FT: 50 |
UK: £8,500 International Students: £8,500 |
Exams & coursework. |
Yes. |
Qualification as a barrister: hold UK/Republic of Ireland degree, awarded 2:2 minimum. |
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FT: 60 |
FT, per year: £7,950 |
Exams & coursework. Assessment for the supporting and additional legal subject will be conducted using mainly coursework and presentations. |
Yes. |
Minimum 2:2 hons degree or equivalent previous experience. |
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FT: 75 |
UK: £6,500 International Students: £6,500 |
Exams in each foundation subject, research essay in legal area of own choice, 4 short essays & case and statute analysis exercise. |
Yes. |
UK degree at 2:2 level minimum (applicants who do not hold a UK fist degree must obtain a Certificate of Academic Standing from SRA or BSB. Must demonstrate proficiency in English Language. If require a Tier 4 student visa, may need to provide IELTS. |
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London South Bank University (PgDip) |
FT: 35 |
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Exams and courses for all core modules; |
No. |
2:2 degree or above. Non-native English speakers: IELTS: 6.5 or above. |
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FT: 70 |
£9,250 |
Exams & coursework. |
Yes. |
Hons degree from UK or the ROI, international students must hold the eqivalent. International students without a degree but with work experience should contact university - preference given to higher classifications. |
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FT: 40 |
£8,720 |
Exams & coursework. |
Yes. |
Undergraduate degree in any subject, or equivalent UK/ Overseas qualifications, or a Certificate or Academic Standing from the Law Society or the Bar Council. Applicants who have previously studied four or more of the foundation subjects may obtain an exemptions from those subjects. Applicants from exemption should be made to the SRA or the BSB. International applicants required to have a minimum overall IETS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent). |
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(PGDip) |
FT: 220 |
£8,890 |
Assessed by a combination of in-course assessments (approx 30%) and end-of-year exams (approx 70%). Diploma award is graded, students are awarded a Pass, Commendation or Distinction. |
Yes. |
UK: Undergraduate degree (2:2 or above). Applicants should ensure that their referee provides a full reference in support of their application. Course only open to those holding qualifications approved by the SRA or BSB under the regulations in force from time to time. Anyone with non-standard qualifications may need to obtain a CAS from either BSB or SRA before they enrol on the GDL. International: accept qualifications from schools, colleges and universities all over the world for entry onto postgraduate degrees. Non-native English speakers - need an IELTS test or alternative English language test. |
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Oxford Brookes University |
FT: 125 |
UK: £8,700- £8,900 |
Exams & coursework. The induction course is assessed on a pass/fail basis and must be passed before you can start the main body of the course. |
No. |
2:2 degree or above & application should also demonstrate a commitment to the legal profession. However, all applications are considered on their mertis and consider applicants who do not have or may not be predicted to have an upper second class honours degree who can demonstrate a commitment to pursuing a career in the legal profession and who have other strengths or evidence of achievement such as awards, scholarships and work experience. Non-native English speakers - IELTS score of 7.0, including a minimum of 6.5 in each component. |
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University of Sussex (LLM Law) |
FT: 40 |
FT:£9,500 |
Exams, essays & dissertation. |
No. |
2:2 undergraduate hons degree or above. Qualification can be in any subject. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. English language requirements: Standard level (6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component). |
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FT: 100 |
UK: £8,500 |
Exams & coursework. |
Yes. |
Minimum of a 2:2 or overseas equivalent grade. Non-native English speakers need an IETS score of 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each element. |