Postgraduate Diploma in IP Law - Admissions
Admissions and Cost
Admissions Procedure
Enrolments for the Diploma will be capped at 60. To be considered for admission, applicants will need to demonstrate that they satisfy the following criteria:
1. Intellectual ability:
A good undergraduate degree (at least 2:1) or equivalent will be required.
2. Professional experience:
It is anticipated that candidates will be trainee or newly qualified solicitors or barristers with a UK Law Firm or Chambers embarking on a career in IP, although other equivalent professional qualifications will be considered.
3. English language proficiency:
The programme will be taught in English, as a result of which English language proficiency at the TOEFL standard of 630 points (minimum test of written English score if 5.0) or the IELTS standard of 7.5 points (minimum 7.0 per component) will need to be shown by those for whom English is not a first language.
In order to be considered for 2013/14, applications must include transcripts or a degree certificate (the Faculty reserves the right to request transcripts from individual applicants), a statement of purpose of up to 500 words (applicants will not be penalized for writing less than 500 words), a CV, details of three referees and two written references, and original English language test results (if applicable). The statement of purpose should explain your reasons for applying, including your future career intentions and the contribution you expect the Diploma to make to your career development.
Deadline for application is Friday, 5 July 2013. Please note that we have extended this deadline for at least another week.
For further infomation, please follow the admissions criteria link.
• You can apply online. To apply online, you MUST be able to pay the application fee using either a Visa or Mastercard credit card. Unfortunately we are unable to accept payments using debit cards. For instructions on how to make an application, please email Ellen Moilanen for more information.
• Applicants for the residential programme only are required to apply using the Residential School application form (there is no application fee for residential school only applications).
Costs for 2013-14
The Diploma fee is £6,510 and covers: tuition; course materials; assessment and supervision; lunch and refreshments during the residential programme and a formal College dinner at the start of the residential programme. It does not cover accommodation.
Students are strongly encouraged to stay at St Catherine's College during the residential programme. Successful applicants who do not opt-out of accommodation at the time of applying will have accommodation at St Catherine's arranged for them for the ten nights from Sunday to Thursday of Week 1 and Sunday to Thursday of Week 2 at a cost of £880 (including breakfast and dinner). Applicants may also request College accommodation for weekend in between, at an extra charge of £68 per night (bed and breakfast only). Please indicate in your statement of purpose.
Subject to availability, applications will be considered for attending the two-week residential programme alone. Students accepted to attend the residential programme will not be examined, nor permitted to continue on to complete the Diploma. Attendance will not lead to any University qualification.
The price of attending the residential programme alone is £3610.
• The residential school application form
A cancellation fee of £150 will be charged on any cancelled booking.
For further information about the programme, please contact the Diploma Administrator, Ellen Moilanen, by email ( ellen.moilanen@law.ox.ac.uk ) or phone (+44 (0)1865 271 457).
