Nottingham Trent University

Legal Practice Top-up (distance learning)

Nottingham Trent University

Course overview

Enhance your LPC, BTC, or equivalent with our flexible, online course. Complete your degree with a dissertation or article and APEL credit.

Key highlights

  • Builds on a completed LPC, BTC or equivalent professional qualification
  • Delivered fully online for flexible study alongside legal practice
  • Complete the award through a dissertation or publishable article
  • Credit awarded for accredited prior experiential learning (APEL)

Entry requirements

Applicants should have successfully completed the Legal Practice Course (LPC), the SQE (1 & 2) or the Barristers Training Course (BTC), their precursors, or equivalent. Applications from members of other legal professions will also be considered with proof of a professional qualification. Applicants with Accredited Prior Experiential Learning of at least two years of verifiable legal professional experience (a form will be provided upon request).

Applications by legal professionals from other jurisdictions with non-UK legal professional qualifications equivalent to the LPC or BTC or verifiable APEL. Applicants who have been certified by the Qualified Lawyer Transfer Scheme. We specify these minimum entry requirements, but we will assess you individually on your ability to benefit from the course.

Scholarships

  • English Language Test Discount

    You may be entitled to £200 towards the cost of an English Language Test.

    Up to £200

  • NTU Excellence Scholarships

    Undergraduate and Postgraduate - 50% or 25% off your first year tuition fees.

  • NTU International Merit Scholarships

    International Merit Scholarships: £3,000

    Up to £3,000

  • NTU International Scholarships

    International Scholarships : £2,000

    Up to £2,000

  • NTU Music Scholarship

    We may award music tuition for a number of months, a full academic year, or up to the length of your course.

  • NTU Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Outstanding Achievement Award

    The value of the scholarship is £1,000 for each year of study on your first course at the University (excluding any work placement year).

    Up to £1,000

  • Sibling Loyalty Reward

    20% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Sport Scholarships

    Potential bursary or fee reduction.

  • Undergraduate Executive Dean's Scholarship

    Undergraduate Executive Dean's Scholarship: £5,000

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Solicitor
  • Barrister
  • In-house legal counsel
  • Legal adviser
  • Legal academic or researcher

Cost of study

UK/Home: £2,600 per year | International: £2,600 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Nottingham Trent University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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