Barrister Training Course (BTC)

What you'll study

Our Barrister courses are designed to ensure you have the knowledge, skills, and behaviours to stand out in a competitive market. 

  • Collaborate in an interactive classroom of up to 20 students 
  • Advocacy and conference taught in groups of up to five 
  • Specialist Bar Advisory Board to ensure training is aligned to practice 
  • Instant access to Bridge to the Bar with 40 hours of additional study 
  • Peace of mind with our Career Guarantee* 
  • Connect with chambers across a range of specialist practice areas 
  • Upgrade to our BTC (Master’s) to access postgraduate loan funding 

 *T&Cs apply 

Entry requirements

The entry requirements for our Barrister Training Course (BTC) are as follows:  

  • Qualifying law degree or non-law degree plus our Law Conversion Course, or a CPE/GDL/PGDL (minimum 2:1) 
  • Fluency in English
  • Membership of an Inn of Court 
  • Receipt of a satisfactory reference 

English language requirements 

To study at BPP, it is important that you are able to communicate and engage in English effectively in an academic setting. 

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide proof of your ability across reading, writing, listening, and speaking in English. 

Fees

2024-2025

Domestic Students

  • London Central (Holborn) - £16,700
  • Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester - £15,500

International Students

  • London Central (Holborn) - £17,900
  • Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester - £16,700

Fees include BSB registration fee of £705.

A deposit of £350 will need to be paid within 48 hours of accepting your offer on all our courses, to secure your place. 

Funding options

We offer a number of ways to support you with funding your university studies:

  • Postgraduate loan funding is available if you upgrade to our Barrister Training Course (Master's)
  • Interest-free payment plans enabling you to spread the cost of your course through instalments
  • A dedicated £1.4m+ Scholarship fund awarded to applicants of BPP’s postgraduate law programmes

Locations

  • London Central (Holborn)
  • Manchester
  • Birmingham
  • Leeds

Study options

  • Full-time
  • Part-time