Overview

The Law (Senior Status) programme offered by Durham University provides an in-depth understanding of the law of England and Wales, as well as legal research and practice. It provides the foundations of the professional training you need to qualify as a solicitor or a barrister.

Key Facts

The Law School is home to a number of leading research centres and groups, and teaching staff are actively involved in research. This research feeds into the curriculum to create a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment which is in step with developments in the real world. Academic expertise is supported by a range of first-class learning facilities. Alongside your studies, you will have opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities like moot courts, pro bono work, networking opportunities, law societies, and career events.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Tort Law
Contract Law
EU Constitutional Law
UK Constitutional Law
The Individual and the State
English Law and Legal Method

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Law View 231 other Bachelors in Public Law in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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120

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A university degree (typically in an area other than law). Applicants are normally expected to have a classification of high 2:1 (or equivalent) or higher.
Applicants are required to take the LNAT for entry (find more information below).
LNAT: National Aptitude Test for Law
Durham Law School uses the National Aptitude Test for Law (LNAT) to assist in selecting applicants for admission. The LNAT is used by several Law schools at universities in the UK and is a uniform test for admission to their undergraduate Law degrees. Anybody who wishes to be admitted to an undergraduate Law degree at one of the participating universities must sit the LNAT as well as applying through UCAS.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

29250 GBP / year

≈ 29250 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Durham

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key Facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Durham

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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