Master in Bar Course Pt

For Master in Bar Course Pt, applications for the Sep 2027 intake are open until Aug 31, 2027; tuition is 15,500 GBP per year.

Preparing for a Career at the Bar

Northumbria University’s Bar Course is designed to support you in gaining the necessary knowledge and practical skills essential to practice at the modern Bar in a demanding, rapidly changing legal landscape. You will be taught by a team of highly experienced barristers, supported by a network of Judges and practitioners, ensuring professional, practice-informed training.

Distinctive Learning Experience

From the outset, you will be taught to think and act like a barrister, engaging in simulation-based learning for conferences, advocacy, drafting, and opinion writing. Key distinctive features of the programme include:

• Practitioner advocacy masterclasses
• Training in forensic science and forensic statistics
• International mooting competition opportunities
• Practitioner-led mentoring schemes
• Optional qualification in Mediation

The course is immersive and highly supportive, providing generous contact hours and dedicated exam-focused sessions to prepare you for Bar Standards Board (BSB) centralised assessments.

Northumbria University, based in Newcastle upon Tyne and established in 1992, is a dynamic UK institution known for its industry links and vibrant student community. With about 32,000 students and roughly 3,300 international students, Northumbria offers a cosmopolitan campus experience within a lively northern city. The university’s focus on employability, practical learning and professional partnerships attracts international learners looking for applied courses and pathways into global careers.

Academic programs at Northumbria combine research-informed teaching with placements, industry projects and professional accreditation where applicable. The university offers extensive student support services, including language tuition, career coaching and enterprise initiatives that help international students build skills and networks. Small-group teaching, labs and studio work create active learning environments, while collaborations with business and the public sector provide real-world exposure.

Newcastle’s energetic cultural scene, affordable living and strong transport links enhance student life outside the classroom. Northumbria supports a wide range of clubs, societies and mentoring schemes that help international students settle and engage socially and professionally. Prospective applicants should check course-specific entry requirements, investigate scholarships and contact the international admissions team early to plan visas, accommodation and arrival arrangements. Northumbria is particularly well suited to students seeking practical education, industry engagement and a supportive urban campus experience.