Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) Online - (conversion)

Join the largest community of postgraduate law conversion students today.* If you’re looking to change to a legal career and already have an undergraduate degree in another discipline, then our online Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) is your pathway into legal practice. This online conversion course is designed for non-law graduates who have decided to pursue a career in law as a solicitor or barrister and are looking for a greater element of flexibility in their studies. The PGDL focuses on providing the necessary legal foundation and knowledge to enable you to think like a lawyer. It will prepare you for the next stage of vocational training, with excellent levels of support and guidance from our experienced, online professional lecturers. This course will allow you to progress onto either the SQE1 Preparation Course our LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) to qualify as a solicitor, or the Bar Practice Course (BPC) to qualify as a barrister. Take a look at our general course overview, regardless of your chosen study mode, to answer:

International students: £12,450 (online)

UK students: £12,450 (online)

UK/Home: £12,450 (online)

International: £12,450 (online)

September 2026

Apply direct to university; deadlines vary by intake — see law.ac.uk/study/application-and-enrolment/

• Online, United Kingdom