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The length and mode of delivery of the course is confirmed below:  \n• 1 year (full time, online distance learning)  \n• 2 years (full time, online distance learning)  \nPT delivery is usually at half the intensity of the FT equivalent course. Some modules may be delivered in a different sequence to that defined within this information set but the modules offered within each level are consistent.  \nAsynchronous Online distance learning  \nAdmissions criteria are confirmed in your offer letter. Details of how the University recognises prior learning and supports credit transfer are located [here:](here: www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/student)[ ](here: www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/student)[www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/student](here: www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/student)information/course-information/recognition-of-prior-learning  \nAdmissions enquiries may be directed to:  \n[AdmissionsEnquiries@leedsbeckett.ac.uk](AdmissionsEnquiries@leedsbeckett.ac.uk).  \nCourse fees and any additional course costs are confirmed in your offer letter. Fees enquiries may be directed to [fees@leedsbeckett.ac.uk](fees@leedsbeckett.ac.uk).  \nTimetable Information  \nDesigned to be as flexible as possible to meet the distance learner’s needs, this course and its assessments are delivered entirely online with no live classes for students to attend.  \nAlthough your course does not require attendance in a physical classroom, you are advised to follow the structure of modules, often denoted as teaching weeks, outlined in this course handbook. You will be given details of assessment dates and the structure of learning activities during induction via the Virtual Learning Environment where you will encounter the course.  \nPolicies, Standards and Regulations ([www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/academicregulations](www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/academicregulations)) There are non-standard regulations which relate to your course.  \nExemptions from certain University Academic Regulations apply to this course to account for Professional Body provision in relation to the pass mark, the maximum number of assessment opportunities and award classification. Information can be found in the PG Dip Law course handbook.  \nKey Contacts  \nYour Course Director  \nYour Online Learning Tutor  \nYour Course Administrator  \nRebecca Oglethorpe: [r.k.oglethorpe@leedsbeckett.ac.uk](r.k.oglethorpe@leedsbeckett.ac.uk)  \n[LawOLT@leedsbeckett.ac.uk](LawOLT@leedsbeckett.ac.uk)  \nAcademic Services Team: [pgdl@leedsbeckett.ac.uk](pgdl@leedsbeckett.ac.uk)  \nProfessional Accreditation or Recognition Associated with the Course  \nProfessional Body  \nNot applicable.  \nAccreditation/ Recognition Summary  \nLegal education and training has been subject to a detailed review by professional regulators in the legal sector. The review has examined the routes to qualification as a solicitor or barrister.  \nThe Bar Standards Board (BSB) no longer requires the study of a 'Qualifying Law Degree' (QLD), however, the study of what are referred to as the 'legal foundations of knowledge' is still required before the vocational stage of bar training. Our GDL courses meet this requirement. A change to the route to qualification as a solicitor was introduced in September 2021 by th","cbCaiaeBwEiEt3NO","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiaeBwEiEt3NO","pdf",229785,"English","# General Information\n## Award and Qualification\n## Course Lengths and Standard Timescales\n## Delivery and Learning Format\n## Timetable Information\n## Key Contacts\n## Accreditation/Recognition Summary\n# Course Overview\n## Aims","[{\"question\":\"How is the PG Dip Law (PDLWO) delivered for 2025/26 students?\",\"answer\":\"The course and its assessments are delivered entirely online with no live classes to attend. Students receive details of induction, assessment dates, and learning activities through the Virtual Learning Environment.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the standard study timescales for full-time and part-time?\",\"answer\":\"Full-time study is 1 year for online distance learning. 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