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Graduate LLB
Graduate LLB
With BPP, you can convert your Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) to an
LLB (Hons) by completing extra modules worth 60 credits. Studying on the
Graduate LLB programme will give you the opportunity to gain additional
knowledge in specialist subjects, which will set you apart from GDL
students internationally.
What makes BPP’s Graduate LLB
stand out?
Entry requirements
• raduate with a law degree in as little as one
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year by completing your additional Graduate LLB
modules worth 60 credits
• ELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent with a minimum
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level 6.0 in each area
• eveloped in conjunction with leading lawyers
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and academics, this qualification equips you with
additional skills, knowledge and expertise that you
will find invaluable. This adds value to your CV and
training contract/pupillage applications
Educational Background
• Study where it suits you with flexible online study
• inimum 2:2 honours degree or above or
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equivalent in any subject from a recognised
UK institution
The Graduate LLB (Hons) programme is exclusively open to BPP GDL
students who commenced their GDL studies within the last six years.
Students who undertake the Summer Timetable have the opportunity to start
the Legal Practice Course (LPC) or Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC)
with the advantage of having studied specialist subjects such as Company
Law, Banking and Intellectual Property in-depth, unlike most other GDL
students in the country. Alternatively, students can complete this programme
in their own time and at their own pace, submitting assessments when they
are ready, whilst also studying the LPC or BPTC, training or even after having
qualified. This programme is available free of charge to BPP GDL students.
Modes of study
• nline only or online with an option of face-to-face
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seminars (non-compulsory) in some modules over
two weeks in the summer (Summer Timetable)
English Language
• e 18 years or over at the start of the programme
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You should hold an equivalent to:
UK degree holder:
• Have undertaken all GDL assessments
Modules
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• he Summer Timetable (middle of June to end
of August) consists of online self-study with two
weeks of optional face-to-face seminars in some
modules that are held over two weeks, one in July
and one in August
Once you have completed the GDL, you will need to
complete an additional 60 credits to be awarded the
Graduate LLB.
Assessment
- Principles of Company Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Research Module
- Banking Law
- Law of Financial Crime
- Law of International Trade and Commerce
- Property Tax
- Independent Experience Project
- Legal Ethics
• Coursework assessment submitted online
• ral assessment for Legal Research and
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Analysis Module
Programme details
Length of programme
Start dates
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ll necessary credits can be gained in
as little as three months, although you
have a maximum of six years from the
date of commencement of your GDL
Rolling start date - once you have
completed your GDL, you can can
register and commence study at any
point during the year
Study centres
How to apply
This programme is designed to be
able to be studied entirely online.
The Summer Timetable takes place at
London Waterloo along with optional
face-to-face seminars
• hree assessment windows per year – April,
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August and November
Please contact
[email protected]
for details on how to apply
• nly students who have sat all their GDL module
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assessments at least once are eligible to take a
Graduate LLB assessment
The following credits are predominantly studied
online, with some optional face-to-face support
available at our London centre during the summer:
30 credits
30 credits
30 credits
15 Credits
15 Credits
15 Credits
15 Credits
15 Credits
15 credits
Note: as the Graduate LLB is not a full-time programme,
students will not be able to apply for a Tier 4 visa. Applicants
can apply for a student visitor visa or can complete this
progr amme online from their home country.
Find out more
For full programme information
please visit:
www.bpp.com/graduatellb
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