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Bar Practice Course (BPC)
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Last updated: October 2026
About this course
Bar Practice Course (BPC) is a masters programme at University of Law in Bristol, United Kingdom (10 Months, Sep intakes).
Course Details
| Qualification | Bar Practice Course (BPC) |
| Study Level | Masters |
| Programme Duration | 10 Months |
| Starting Intakes | Sep 2027 |
| Tuition Fees (International) | GBP 16,450 per year * |
| Initial Deposit | GBP 8000.00 * |
| Application Fee | No Application Fee |
Updated October 2026Source: law.ac.uk
Cost breakdown
| Item | GBP | approx. INR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition, 10 Months | £16,450 | ₹20.7 lakh |
| Less scholarship (up to) | −£2,500 | −₹3.1 lakh |
| Living cost, 10 months at £1,171 | £11,710 | ₹14.8 lakh |
| Estimated total | £25,660 | ₹32.3 lakh |
INR approximate. Living cost uses the UK visa figure for the city.
Eligibility & Entry Requirements
| Academic | Students must possess a 2:1 or above from a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) or a 2:1 in any undergraduate degree along with a law conversion course. Applicants with a 2:2 from a non-law degree will be required to achieve a commendation or distinction from their GDL/MA Law or PgDL/MA Law (Conversion)/MA Law (SQE1) studies. Some students with a 2:2 but other qualities such as additional higher education qualifications, relevant work experience, etc. may also be considered. |
| English Language | IELTS 7.5 overall (no band below 7.5). PTE 78+. TOEFL iBT 102+ |
| English Waiver | Medium of Instruction and 12th English marks 80% |
| Backlogs Accepted | 0 - 50 |
| Application Deadline | Sep: ASAP |
Updated October 2026Source: law.ac.uk
Admissions Process
| Application Route | Direct to University |
| Application Portal | University of Law Online Portal |
| Processing Time | Typically ~14 days after submission |
| Conditional Offer | Issued after initial application review (~14 days) |
| Unconditional Offer | Issued after all documents verified (~7 days) |
| CAS / Confirmation Letter | Pay Deposit & Receive CAS Letter (~5 days) |
| Visa Type | Student Visa (Tier 4) — apply ~21 days before travel GOV.UK |
Updated October 2026Source: law.ac.uk
Scholarships Available for This Course
| University of Law International Scholarship | GBP 2500 — International students with strong academic record |
Updated October 2026Source: law.ac.uk
Cost & ROI Calculator
Course
Bar Practice Course (BPC)
Subject (for salary lookup)
Applied Sciences & Professions
Tuition fee / year
GBP 16,450
Avg Starting Salary
GBP 29,985
UK national average, HESA 2023/24
Estimated Total Cost
GBP 22,918
Tuition − scholarship + living cost
Payback Period
0.8 years
Total cost ÷ starting salary
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the IELTS and entry requirements for University of Law?
LLM, MSc and other postgraduate courses (except the Bar Practice Course) need IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component; the Bar Practice Course needs 7.5. The LLB (Hons) Law needs IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component. Degree requirements are set course by course, so check the Entry requirements section of your course page. law.ac.uk
Source: law.ac.uk
Does University of Law provide SQE training for law firms?
Yes — law firms send their employees to the University of Law for SQE (Solicitors Qualifying Exam) training, reflecting its strong reputation in legal education. Watch: Real student experience
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