OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Law
Overview
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 over one academic year with a total credit value of 120 credits.
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.
Entry requirements
These qualifications are designed for learners who are typically aged 16 and above.
The entry profile for learners is likely to include at least one of the following:
- Relevant Level 4 Diploma qualification or equivalent qualification
Qualification structure
The OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Law consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 480 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.
Mandatory units
- Company Law and Corporate Governance (20 credits)
- Employment Law (20 credits)
- International Business Law (20 credits)
- Land Law (20 credits)
- Tort Law (20 credits)
- Legal Research Methods and Professional Skills (20 credits)
Duration and delivery
- The qualification is designed to be delivered over two academic years for full-time study but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time. The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials.
Progressions
Successful completion of the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Law provides learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions including the OTHM Level 7 in International Business Law.
As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners may be eligible to gain direct entry into Year 3 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme.
For more information visit University Progressions page in this website.
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