Level 5 Diploma in Law

  • Specifications

    Qualification titleLevel 5 Diploma in Law
    Qualification typeVocational Related Qualification (Higher Education)
    Level5
    Accreditation statusAccredited
    Credit Equivalency:120
    Qualification number (RQF):610/1092/3
    Progression routes:Level 7 Diploma in related areas, bachelor’s degree final year, or employment in an associated profession.
    Availability:UK and international
  • Course Overview

    The aim of the Level 5 Diploma in Law is to provide learners the opportunity to acquire a broad range of knowledge and understanding and develop a range of skills essential for a successful career in law. There is also the opportunity to progress to a higher-level qualification in law including a bachelor’s degree final year. The suite of qualifications in this sector will aim to provide the underpinning knowledge of the law contributing to preparation for the Solicitor’ Qualifying Examination.

  • Units

    • Equity and Trusts
    • EU Law
    • Land Law
    • Law of Tort
  • Learning Outcomes

    1. Understand historical events leading to the development and nature of Equity.
    2. Understand the rationale for the Europeans Union’s creation.
    3. Understand the nature of interests in real property.
    4. Understand the nature and purpose of liability in tort.
  • Entry Requirements

    • Approved Centres are responsible for reviewing and making decisions as to the applicant’s ability to complete the learning programme successfully and meet the demands of the qualification. The initial assessment by the centre, will need to consider the support that is readily available or can be made available to meet individual learner needs as appropriate.
    • The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access, for this qualification applicants must be aged 18 or over.
    • In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6 (or equivalent) is required. International qualifications will be checked for appropriate enrolment to UK higher education postgraduate programmes where applicable. The applicants are normally required to produce two supporting references, at least one of which should preferably be academic.

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