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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 G year by completing your additional Graduate LLB modules worth 60 credits •  ELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent with a minimum I level 6.0 in each area •  eveloped in conjunction with leading lawyers D 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 M 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 O 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 B You should hold an equivalent to: UK degree holder: • Have undertaken all GDL assessments Modules T •  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 O Analysis Module Programme details Length of programme Start dates A  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, T August and November Please contact [email protected] for details on how to apply •  nly students who have sat all their GDL module O 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 84 85