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Laws PGDip

Part of: Law

This programme gives you the freedom to build your own bespoke PgDip. You can choose from the full range of the School of Law’s London-based LLM modules.

  • The freedom to choose: We have a wide range of LLM modules to choose from which will enable you to create your own PG Diploma programme
  • Study with a top ten UK law school
  • Benefit from our excellent partnerships with international law firms and other legal institutions

Study options

Starting in
September 2025
Location
Lincoln's Inn Fields
Fees
Home: £6,600
Overseas: £10,500
EU/EEA/Swiss students
The course fee is charged per annum for 2 years. Note that fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis - see details on our tuition fees page.

What you'll study

This PG Diploma in Law enables you to build your own customised programme by allowing you to pick from many of the modules offered across all specialisms.

This course requires completion of 120 credits of modules from any of our available modules taught each year in London (some of which are taught in the evening).

If you wish, you can select all of your modules from a specific LLM programme list of electives and request to have your diploma reflect this. Information on this will be available at induction but note that not all programme areas will be available.

We also offer a range of specialised PG Diploma programmes. If you would like to guarantee your diploma to show expertise in one of these specific areas of law, you should apply for this directly. 

You don’t have to choose your modules until you have learnt about them in greater detail during your induction period. However, not all of the modules listed will be available in any one year and semesters listed can be subject to change.

Structure

The PG Diploma (part-time) must be completed within two years.

  • 120 credits of taught modules (this can include a 30 credits elective dissertation) spread over the 2 year period.
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Modules

Assessment

  • You will be assessed by a range of methods combining examinations and coursework which will be fully explained in your student pack available during induction.
  • For any elective dissertation, you will undertake self-directed research and writing in completing this elective assessed dissertation

FAQs

Read our FAQs for more information about applying to us.

Teaching

You will be taught by a mixture of formal lectures and small group seminars. The seminars are designed to generate informed discussion around set topics, and may involve student presentations and group exercises as well as open discussion. We will be offering these in a blended learning experience with online and face-to-face components.

You will have a team of advisers to support you, including the LLM and Programme Academic Directors, your module convenors and, for an elective dissertation, your dissertation supervisor.

 

Where you'll learn

Facilities

  • Free access to online databases and collections including: LexisNexis, Westlaw, Justis, Eur-lex, Hein-Online and many more
  • The Postgraduate School of Law Centre in Lincoln's Inn Fields and the Graduate Centre at Mile End
  • Queen Mary’s excellent Law Library and European Documentation Centre
  • Access to the University of London’s Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (IALS) and the Library at Senate House

Campus

Teaching is based at the School of Law's postgraduate centre and the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS), located in Charterhouse Square. This area is home to numerous barristers’ chambers and law firms and is a short walk from the Royal Courts of Justice. Our academics and students interact with leading legal professionals, many of whom regularly teach and take part in our seminars and conferences. 

Depending on the modules you choose, you may also have classes at the Lincoln's Inn Fields or the University of London's Institute of Advanced Legal Studies or Mile End Campus.

 

About the School

The School of Law

The School of Law is part of Queen Mary University of London, a member of both the University of London and the Russell Group. The School was ranked 7th in the UK and 32nd in the world by QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023, and 10th in the UK and 50th in world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 by subject.

The School of Law has consistently been ranked in the top 10 law schools in the UK for the quality of our research and teaching, and many of our internationally recognised staff act as advisers to governments, industry and NGOs, both nationally and internationally.

The School's central focus is on the role of law and its institutions in contemporary international society. The School of Law is divided into two organisational units: the Department of Law and the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS). The School of Law hosts the largest and most diverse LLM programme in the UK.

 

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Career paths

This programme will give you the opportunity to apply your learning to your own practice. This PgDip will bolster your current career and your employability. We have specialist careers advisers who organise events and assist with finding internship opportunities at UK and international law firms and other employers.

Fees and funding

Part-time study

September 2025 | 21 months

The course fee is charged per annum for 2 years. Note that fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis - see details on our tuition fees page.

Conditional deposit

Home: Not applicable

Overseas: £2000
Information about deposits

Funding

Diploma in Law students are not eligible for Queen Mary funding.

Our Advice and Counselling service offers specialist support on financial issues, which you can access as soon as you apply for a place at Queen Mary. Before you apply, you can access our funding guides and advice on managing your money:

Entry requirements

UK

Degree requirements

A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in Law or a degree with substantial law content.

Other routes

Equivalent professional qualifications and experience will also be considered.

Find out more about how to apply for our postgraduate taught courses.

International

English language requirements

All postgraduate programmes in this school have non-standard English language requirements.

For the English language requirements for this course, see programmes with non-standard English language requirements .

Visas and immigration

Find out how to apply for a student visa.

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