Level 4 Diploma in Law

TOTAL CREDITS: 120

QUALIFICATION OBJECTIVES

The objective of the OFQUAL, UK Level 4 Diploma in Law qualification is to give learners the opportunities to develop knowledge and understanding of core legal principles and help build foundational professional and research skills.

Learners will study six units, worth 120 credits over one academic year equivalent to Year 1 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme.

These qualifications are designed to provide opportunities for learners to acquire a broad range of knowledge and understanding and to develop a range of skills essential for a successful career in law, The qualification also provides the underpinning knowledge of the law contributing to preparation for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination.

EQUIVALENCES

OFQUAL, UK qualifications at Level 4 and 5 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to Higher National Certificates (HNC) and Year 1 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme.

PROGRESSIONS

Successful completion of the OFQUAL, UK Level 4 Diploma in Law provides learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions including the OFQUAL, UK Level 5 Diploma in Law.

QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE