Master in Bar Course Ft

The application deadline for the Dec 2026 intake is Sep 15, 2026. The tuition fee is 21,157 USD per year.

Preparing for the Bar

In a demanding and rapidly changing legal landscape, Northumbria University’s Bar Course supports students in gaining the necessary knowledge and practical skills essential to practice at the modern Bar. Led by a team of highly experienced barristers and supported by a well-established network of members of the Bar, Judges, and other practitioners, this course ensures students are prepared for a seamless transition from classroom to courtroom.

Distinctive Features

• Practice-Focused Learning: Students engage in cases conducted as in practice, incorporating conferences, advocacy, drafting, and opinion writing.
• Comprehensive Opportunities: Includes vulnerable witness training, practitioner advocacy masterclasses, forensic science insights, and participation in international mooting.
• Additional Mediation Qualification: Students may gain an additional qualification in Mediation at no further cost.
• Professional Support: Includes a mentoring scheme in conjunction with the Bar and dedicated exam-focused teaching sessions for BSB 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.