About Graduate Diploma In Law (gdl) in University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)
The GDL is a conversion course which gives non-law graduates or those with an overseas law degree an opportunity to pursue a career in law. It provides a rigorous and challenging learning experience, which is commended by employers and can lay the foundations of law knowledge necessary to move into legal professions such as a solicitor or barrister.
On successful completion of the GDL you can progress to the next stage of training; either the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) for those wishing to become barristers, or further training to become a solicitor.
We aim to consolidate and enhance your intellectual rigour and ability for independent learning through legal research, reasoning, and argument. You will acquire valued transferable skills in areas such as oral and written communication; group work; advocacy; interviewing and negotiation; critical thinking; and presentation skills. Not only will these skills assist you in entering the law profession, they will also assist your continuing development as you progress throughout your career.
The GDL is a one-year full-time course, or two-year part-time course. Both courses are available on campus or through online distance learning.
- Lancashire Law School alumni have achieved great successes such as winning Law Teacher of the Year, receiving law scholarships from the Inns of Court in London, and more.
- Many staff are professionally qualified and research active, with experience in practice as solicitors, barristers and judges or as senior managers in major organisations.
- Our strong links with employers and research-informed teaching contributes to a cutting-edge learning experience.
58% from listed boards (The All Indian Senior School Certificate awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), or The Indian School Certificate (ISC) awarded by the Indian Council for School Examinations (ICSE), or a recognised Indian State Education Board, such as the West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Karnataka Education Boards
60% from other boards, not listed above
Where a specific subject is required for entry to the degree programme, 58% must be achieved in this subject
Pre-University Certificate, Government of Karnataka can be considered – send to tutor – evidence from Govind included in entry requirements folder
3% margin to be considered by UCLan staff based on reputation of institution, work experience etc
MINIMUM ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
65% in Year 12 English *
Or
65% average grade in Year 11 and Year 12 English provided Year 12 is not below 60%
Or
Standard English language requirements – IELTS 6 or equivalent
University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) Highlights
| Type of institute |
Public |
| Location |
Preston (main campus) |
| Mode of Payment |
Bank transfer or banker's draft, online payment, credit or debit card |
| Housing facilities |
Available |
| Intake Seasons |
September and January |
| Financial aid |
Discounts, Bursary, and scholarships |
University of Central Lancashire Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Preston is officially the cheapest city in the UK for students. The following are the categories of the tuition fee payable by the students.
| Program |
Non-Lab Based (GBP) |
Lab-Based (GBP) |
| Foundation Course |
7,600 |
8,600 |
| Undergraduate courses |
12,700 |
13,700 |
| Postgraduate Taught |
13,200 |
14,200 |
| Postgraduate Research |
13,700 |
15,200 |
The total estimated annual cost of attendance for the 2020/2021 academic session is as presented on the table below:
| Fees |
Undergraduate (GBP) |
Postgraduate (GBP) |
| Tuition |
12,700 – 13,700 |
13,200 – 15,200 |
| Accommodation |
3,242.82 - 4,536 |
3,242.82 – 5,239.08 |
| Meal |
1,500 – 3,000 |
1,500 – 3,000 |
| Printing, copying, stationery |
125 – 500 |
125 – 500 |
| Travel expenses |
0 -3,500 |
0 -3,500 |
| Books |
250 – 500 |
250 – 500 |
| Miscellaneous |
625 – 3,600 |
625 – 3,600 |
| Total |
13,342.82 – 29,336 |
18,942.82 – 31,539.08 |
