DPLP - Professional Legal Practice PgDip

University of Aberdeen

Key Course Facts

Student Satisfaction	79%
Salary after 15 months	£21500
Number of students	17 graduates / year
Unemployment Rate	5% unemployed Proportion of students of this particular course unemployed and not studying 15 months after their course ended. Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
Student Dropout Rate	10% Proportion of students of DPLP - Professional Legal Practice PgDip who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Tuition Fees	£9400 Tuition (UK) £9400 Tuition (International) Tuition fees per year for DPLP - Professional Legal Practice PgDip at University of Aberdeen UCAS course summary. Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023
Duration	9 Months - Full-time
Campus	On campus - King's Campus
Degree	Postgraduate Diploma, PgDip
Subject	Legal Practice

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Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of DPLP - Professional Legal Practice PgDip at University of Aberdeen for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in English Studies (Non-Specific).

Overall student satisfaction

79 /100

10 total respondents

	University of Aberdeen, DPLP - Professional Legal Practice PgDip	Average review score among all Legal Practice courses in the UK
Explanations	100	91
Interesting courses	92	78
Intellectually stimulating	100	88
Challenged to do my best	100	85
Depth of concepts	92	83
Builds on previous learnings	100	83
Joined ideas from different topics	100	78
Balance directed/independent study	83	75
Applicability of course content	75	83
Clear criteria in markings	92	71
Fair assessment	92	76
Tests reflected your learning	83	79
Timely feedback	92	77
Helpful feedback	83	67
Approachability of teachers	100	83
Support from teachers	100	81
Organisation of courses	100	78
Communication of changes	100	74
IT facilities	91	85
Library	100	92
Course specific resources	83	89
Student feedback opportunities	100	77
Student feedback valued	83	71
Student's feedback acted upon	58	58
Work of student union	88	72
Mental wellbeing services	92	75
Overall satisfaction	79	75

Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
This particular course

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in English Studies (Non-Specific)

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of English Studies (Non-Specific) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£21500	£21500	£24000
25-75 percentile range	£20000 - £27500	£16500 - £25000	£19000 - £29500

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All English Studies (Non-Specific) courses of University of Aberdeen

Salary of all UK Graduates of English Studies (Non-Specific)

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£23309	£21276	£25018
25-75 percentile range	£19679 - £26816	£16238 - £25899	£19034 - £31180

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All English Studies (Non-Specific) courses in the UK

Course Description

The DPLP is a practical transaction-based learning programme that aims to prepare suitably qualified graduates for legal practice in Scotland. Building on our strong links with the legal profession, we see the Diploma as the crucial bridge from your law degree to the world of practice. Look forward to working in a close collegiate learning environment, and develop lasting professional networks.

The DPLP satisfies the requirements of Professional Education and Training Stage 1 (PEAT 1) of the professional training programme for solicitors in Scotland. Completion of PEAT 1 is required for entry into the legal profession in Scotland. The Diploma is taught over the acdemic year, across two semesters and classes take place during business hours between 9.00am and 6.00pm. All students must complete and pass the four core courses: Conveyancing, Private Client, Litigation, Business Environment and Ethics, and the reflective diary exercises in semester one before progressing to the elective courses in semester two. The course starts in September with a comprehensive induction programme focusing on skill based exercises including negotiation, interviewing and team working. Designed to give an insight into real world legal practice, the induction includes a visit to Aberdeen Sherriffs court with talks by a Sherriff, Fiscal and legal professionals, plus the opportunity to attend court proceedings.

In the second semester 4 elective courses are chosen from a comprehensive list (please see course information), enabling you to tailor your study to your interests and needs. Detailed information on the elective courses is provided in November prior to selecting courses.

Across the two semester the transaction based learning approach enables you to build on your knowledge and skills week by week. The course content is centred around a number of different activities including interactive seminars, role play and group work. The programme structure and exercises seek to replicate real life legal practice to ensure your transition into the working world is as seamless as possible.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

What graduates are doing after 15 months

	All University of Aberdeen graduates of undergraduate studies in English Studies (Non-Specific)	All UK graduates of undergraduate studies in English Studies (Non-Specific)
Total respondents	25	6345
Unemployed	5%	4%
Studying	5%	11%
Working	70%	62%
Both studying and working	15%	15%
No information	5%	6%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All English Studies (Non-Specific) courses of University of Aberdeen

Current jobs

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

	Agree or strongly agree	Disagree
Job in line with future plans	50%	50%
Utilise skills from studies	55%	45%
Work is meaningful	90%	10%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All courses of University of Aberdeen

Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

	% Skilled jobs
Highly-skilled jobs	60%
Non highly-skilled jobs	40%
Skill level unknown or unclassified	0%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All English Studies (Non-Specific) courses of University of Aberdeen

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of DPLP - Professional Legal Practice PgDip at University of Aberdeen

25%	Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
15%	Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
10%	Welfare and housing associate professionals
10%	Media Professionals
10%	Administrative occupations
5%	Business and public service associate professionals
5%	Teaching Professionals
5%	Sales occupations
5%	Artistic, literary and media occupations
5%	Elementary occupations

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

Assessment Methods

Study Time Distribution

Assessment Methods
	Coursework	Percentage of assessment by practical exams	Written exams

Study Time Distribution
	Scheduled learning and teaching	Guided independent study	Placements
year 1	22%	78%	0%
year 2	11%	89%	0%
year 3	18%	82%	0%
year 4	4%	96%	0%

There are no written exams on the DPLP course at the University of Aberdeen. Assessment is on a combination of written summative assignments, skills based oral assignments and online tests. Assessment submission dates are staggered throughout the week to encourage time managements skills. Actors are used as mock clients to give students as wide and realistic an experience as possible in interviewing clients. In Criminal Litigation students participate in presenting pleas in mitigation and conducting criminal trials.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Average UCAS Tariff Score 177

Tariff score	% Students accepted for this course
<48	0
48-63	0
64-79	0
80-95	0
96-111	10
112-127	10
128-143	10
144-159	15
160-175	20
176-191	5
192-207	10
208-223	15
224-239	10
>240	0

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
This particular course

English language requirements

test	Grade	Additional Details
IELTS (Academic)	6.5	Overall - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5 or above; Reading - 6.0 or above; Speaking - 5.5 or above; Writing - 6.0 or above. IELTS Indicator or IELTS General Training are not accepted
TOEFL (iBT)	90	TOEFL iBT and TOEFL iBT Home Edition: Overall - 90 with: Listening - 17 or above; Reading - 21 or above; Speaking - 20 or above; Writing - 21 or above. DI code is 0818
PTE Academic	62	Overall - 62 with: Listening - 59 or above; Reading - 59 or above; Speaking - 59 or above; Writing - 59 or above. Online test is not accepted
Institution's Own Test		Academic English Pre-sessional Programme (PSE) - Pass (valid for 1 year). Academic English Preparation Programme undertaken at other UK HEI - accredited by BALEAP and within 1 year of start of course.
Cambridge English Advanced		Overall - 176 with: Listening - 162 or above; Reading - 162 or above; Speaking - 162 or above; Writing - 169 or above.

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

When you are thinking about studying overseas, it is important that you understand all the costs involved and budget accordingly. It is essential to budget for your studies prior to leaving your home country and to arrange all your funding for BOTH your tuition fees and your living costs. In addition, it is important to check all immigration requirements regularly and before travelling, as they can change. Students without the necessary visa will be refused entry to the UK. You should allow plenty of time to organise your visa and ensure you are aware of all your responsibilities under the terms and conditions of your visa. Please note that the advice provided via the University is the Student Visa category of the UK's Points Based Immigration Scheme. For further information, please visit the United Kingdom Visas and Immigration (UKVI) website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration.

Eligible self-funded international Masters students will receive the Aberdeen Global Scholarship. Visit our Funding Database to find out more and see our full range of scholarships: www.abdn.ac.uk/study/funding/. The University of Aberdeen provides an Alumni Discount Scheme: The University of Aberdeen is very pleased to offer a 20% discount on postgraduate tuition fees for all alumni who have graduated with a degree from the University of Aberdeen.

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study DPLP - Professional Legal Practice, PgDip, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

A degree in law from a Scottish University or other institution recognised for this purpose by the Senatus Academicus on the recommendation of the Academic Standards Committee (Postgraduate) which includes passes in the Law Society’s professional subjects or equivalent. Please see the Programme's website for further information.

Admission will be based on and take consideration of: Overall class of undergraduate degree; Marks obtained in the Law Society's professional subjects at first sitting; Overall number of subjects not achieved at undergraduate level; Any other qualifications (undergraduate and/or postgraduate); Special circumstances; Possession of a traineeship. This information is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen.

Costs

Tuition Fees DPLP - Professional Legal Practice PgDip

Ireland	£9400	year 1
EU	£9400	year 1
England UK	£9400	year 1
Northern Ireland	£9400	year 1
Scotland	£9400	year 1
Wales	£9400	year 1
Channel Islands	£9400	year 1
International	£9400	year 1

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent	£518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home)	£50
Supermarket shopping	£81
Clothing	£35
Eating out	£33
Alcohol	£27
Takeaways / food deliveries	£30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food)	£24
Holidays and weekend trips	£78
Transport within city	£17
Self-care / sports	£20
Stationary / books	£13
Mobile phone / internet	£13
Cable TV / streaming	£7
Insurance	£51
Other	£95

Average student cost of living	£1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of University of Aberdeen in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Aberdeen in related subject specific rankings.

Law

- #3
- #16
Law

The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
- #4
- #19
Law

CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 29 university rankings of University of Aberdeen

About University of Aberdeen

Dating back to the year 1495 we find the University of Aberdeen, located in the Scottish city of the same name. The main site of this ancient institution is Old Aberdeen, where students in the arts and social sciences as well as the physical sciences carry out their learning. Meanwhile on the significantly more modern campus site Foresterhill, learners in the medical and research fields occupy their own purpose-built buildings, such as Suttie Centre.

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DPLP - Professional Legal Practice PgDip

University of Aberdeen

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Salary

Salary of Graduates in English Studies (Non-Specific)

Salary of all UK Graduates of English Studies (Non-Specific)

Course Description