What will I learn?

Join a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) course where you’ll build effective legal knowledge and develop practical legal skills.You’ll be part of a supportive, acclaimed and successful course. You’ll learn from qualified legal practitioners and key international law researchers with a deep understanding of the subject area and close links to the profession.You'll develop an awareness of how to apply the law in professional practice. You will also advance your research and professional legal skills. You'll study in small groups and receive expert tuition. You can also join our award winning mooting and client interviewing teams, to build your advocacy skills.

Which department am I in?

School of Law and Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£11,150.00 (12,14,862) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Headington Campus (admin campus)

Marston Road Site, Jack Straws Lane, Marston,

Oxford,

Oxfordshire,

OX3 0FL, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£11,150.00 (12,14,862) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Headington Campus (admin campus)

Marston Road Site, Jack Straws Lane, Marston,

Oxford,

Oxfordshire,

OX3 0FL, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

You will normally have a second class degree or above and your application should also demonstrate a commitment to the legal profession. All applications are considered on their merits and we'll consider applicants who do not have an upper second class honours degree who can demonstrate a commitment to pursuing a legal profession and have other strengths or evidence of achievement such as awards, scholarships and work experience - paid or unpaid. A Certificate of Academic Standing is required for applicants whose intention it is to become a barrister and who do not hold a UK first Degree. Applicants are strongly advised to apply to the Bar Standards Board (BSB) as soon as possible for a Certificate of Academic Standing for the GDL as these can take some time to obtain. You can also join the GDL on a training contract or with qualifying work experience. And every year some of our students join us having secured positions with legal firms.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.