Program Overview
The Bar Professional Training Course at Manchester Metropolitan University is a Master programme in Humanities over 12 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 humanities. 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 Bar Professional Training Course 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: GBP 13,930 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,930 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Bar Professional Training Course programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advocacy
- Civil Litigation
- Evidence and Remedies
- Criminal Litigation Evidence and Sentencing
- Professional Ethics
- Opinion Writing
- Drafting
- Conference Skills
- Resolution of Disputes out of Court
- There are approximately eight elective subjects available to BPTC students, of which six will run depending on the popularity of each unit as chosen by the you. For part-time study, the four most popular will be selected.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be considered for a place on the BPTC, you will normally have to satisfy two criteria:
- You will hold an LLB degree or have completed the GDL programme.
- You will have obtained a pass in the Bar Aptitude Test.
BPTC students are selected primarily on academic ability and must have been awarded at least a 2:2 at first degree level, or international equivalent, although factors such as commitment to the profession, motivation and other skills will also be considered.
All BPTC offers are subject to the condition that students successfully complete the academic stage of their training to the Bar Standards Board\'s satisfaction and have enrolled as a student member of one of the Inns of Court.
This course requires IELTS of 7.5 in all elements of the test. Please note this is a requirement that differs from the University standard.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,930 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,930 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,930 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,930 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Manchester Metropolitan University 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 Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, England
Manchester Metropolitan University is a public university in Manchester, England. The university's predecessor, Manchester Polytechnic, gained university status in 1992. The university has 44,000...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months