The University of Law

BPC Bar Practice Course

The University of Law

Course overview

The BPC Bar Practice Course at The University of Law trains students to become a practising barrister in England & Wales. The course is a postgraduate course and tackles essential topics such as advocacy, civil litigation, and criminal law in a manner that focuses on skill acquisition.

After completing this course of study, students will have honed their skills in opinion writing, drafting, and conference skills, among a plethora of other transferable skills. The course is offered with seasoned tutors with a wealth of experience, ensuring a comprehensive support system for students in their quest to gain proficient knowledge in law.

The University of Law has an immense presence in the industry with excellent connections and a reputation, making it an ideal option for students wishing to become practising barristers. The Bar Practice Course offered by the University of Law is a critical milestone in becoming a practising barrister.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • International applicants of the BPC Bar Practice Course at the University of Law will require a qualifying law degree at 2:1 or above, or A postgraduate law conversion course

English Language Requirements:

  • International applicants of the BPC Bar Practice Course at the University of Law will require an English language proficiency test equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or above, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.

Scholarships

  • Bar Practice Course (BPC) Award

    Winners of our advocacy awards and scholarships will be required to become a member of our Advocacy Committee.

  • Baroness Warsi and Sadiq Khan Full Fee Scholarship

  • Business First Scholarships

    Awards of £5,000 each are available to all postgraduate business Master’s courses.

    Up to £5,000

  • Campus Dean’s Award

    Awards of £2,000 each are available to all Legal Practice Course (LPC), LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) and Master of Laws (LLMs) courses.

    Up to £2,000

  • Career Changer Scholarship - Postgraduate

    Full Fee Scholarships and partial fee scholarships are available for our PGDL, MA Law (Conversion), MA Law (SQE1), Master of Laws (LLMs), MSc Psychology, MSc Computer Science courses.

  • Law First Scholarships

    Awards of £5,000 each are available to all Legal Practice Course (LPC) and LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) courses; Awards of £3,000 each are available to all PGDL, MA Law (Conversion), MA Law (SQE1) and Master of Laws (LLMs).

  • Lord Blunkett Widening Access Scholarship- Postgraduate

    Awards of £2,000 each are available to all postgraduate courses, excluding short courses.

    Up to £2,000

  • Science First Scholarships

    Awards of £5,000 each are available to all MSc Psychology, MSc Computer Science and MSc Criminology courses.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Amal Clooney Scholarship

Career opportunities

Graduates of the   BPC Bar Practice  from The University of Law from the University of Law are equipped for positions such as:

  • Barrister
  • Paralegal 
  • Solicitor 
  • Human Resource Officer 
  • Conveyancer 

Cost of study

The 2026 tuition fee for the BPC Bar Practice in the University of Law is £21,100 per year for international students. 

Admission

International students can apply for this course directly through the university’s website or the international student application form. Please speak with our trained advisors for assistance.

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