Program Overview
The Professional Legal Practice at University of Dundee is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Law over 9 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Professional Legal Practice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 9 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 6,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Dundee, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Professional Legal Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Conveyancing (of which currently 6 teaching hours extend into semester 2)
- Private Client
- Criminal Court Practice
- Civil Court Practice
- Professional Practice
- Business and Financial Services
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You should have, or expect to have LLB in Scots Law to include all subjects required by the Law Society of Scotland. Entry to the programme is restricted to approximately 80 places determined by the academic merit of applicants. The main criterion for academic merit is the average mark obtained at first sitting in the subjects required by the Law Society of Scotland.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 6,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 6,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Dundee directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Dundee
University of Dundee
Dundee City, United Kingdom
Public research university in Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 9 months
