Overview

This Advanced Legal Practice programme at Leeds Beckett University involves researching and writing a 15,000-word dissertation. To enrol, you must have passed the Postgraduate Diploma in Law, the Legal Practice Course, or a Bar Training Course. If you have a legal practising certificate in another jurisdiction you may also be eligible.

You’ll produce a substantial piece of writing under the guidance of your dissertation supervisor. Your period of independent study will be supported by research methods as you develop an in-depth understanding of your subject. Your learning will be informed by current practice, scholarship and research. This will include a critical awareness and critical analysis of current issues and developments in the subject and the profession.

You’ll work closely with an accomplished academic to guide you through the research and writing process.

Career prospects

This course will enable you to deeply explore an area of practice and/or interest, possibly while you continue your career in the legal sector. You’ll enhance your professional and academic knowledge and gain recognition via a respected academic qualification, which will be of interest to potential future employers and may increase your credibility with clients.

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Programme Structure

Each module on our distance learning courses is individually designed to maximise your learning so study requirements will vary.

As a general guideline, you’ll need to allocate around 10 hours per week to complete each module, plus a further five hours for additional reading and assignments. However, this may vary depending on the module.

Teaching and learning will be delivered using a range of interactive resources. This typically includes audio and video content, group discussions, reflective exercises, quizzes, online reading and much more.

All these resources are delivered through our Virtual Learning Environment and can be accessed at a time and place that suits you.

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

There are three routes for entry to this course, applicants are required to meet one of the following entry criteria:

A postgraduate diploma in a legal subject (GDL, LPC, PG Dip SQE, BVC or BPTC)

Have achieved a qualification as a solicitor in England and Wales (either through the LPC and Training Contract or the SQE with Qualifying Work Experience)

Have achieved a qualification as a qualified lawyer in a jurisdiction recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; you can download our reference template for completion.

Selection Criteria: We may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements.

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Tuition Fees

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4200 GBP / year

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4200 GBP / year

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Funding

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