Law

This course is designed to help you make a smooth transition from being a non-law graduate into a career in law. We don't just give you an excellent qualification, we give you an insight into life in practice, so you enter the next stage of your training more informed, more prepared and more effective, and able to demonstrate a higher competency when applying for training contracts and pupillages.

Department: Law School

Qualification:

Graduate Diploma

Qualification Level:

RQF Level 7

Requirements:

A non-law graduate; or an overseas law graduate; or a non-qualifying law degree; or a non-graduate with significant managerial experience. If you are a UK graduate, you'll need a minimum 2.2 Honours degree (or equivalent) in any subject from a recognised UK institution. You are guaranteed a place if your Honours degree is a 2.1 or above. Students without a 2.2 Honours degree from the UK or Republic of Ireland are required to evidence that they meet the academic entrance requirements of the relevant professional body. This includes applicants with overseas degrees or mature students without an undergraduate degree; if you have completed a degree outside the UK and you do not come from a 'majority English Speaking Country' an IELTS level 6.5 score or equivalent, with a minimum of 6.0 in each area.

Assessment Methods:

Assessment is by: one examination per module; statute analysis test; case analysis test; EU project and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) assessment; multiple choice test on the English Legal System; independent research essay.

Modules:

Modules include: Contract law; law of torts; constitutional law; land law; law of equity and trusts; criminal law; law of the European Union.

Source: the courses data has been supplied by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service.