Level 5 Diploma in Law

TOTAL CREDITS: 120

QUALIFICATION OBJECTIVES

The objective of the OFQUAL, UK Level 5 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 6 units, worth 120 credits over one academic year (equivalent to the second year of an honours degree).

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 5 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to Foundation Degrees, Higher National Diploma (HND) and Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree.

PROGRESSIONS

Successful completion of the OFQUAL, UK Level 5 Diploma in Law provides learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions including the OFQUAL, UK Level 7 in International Business Law.

As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are eligible to gain direct entry into Year 3 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme

QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE