QUALIFI Level 7 Diploma in Law
Overview
The overall aim of this qualification is to provide non-law graduates with a grounding and knowledge of foundation law subjects which will provide a sound basis to continue further in a law career. This is not a preparatory programme for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) examinations but is aimed to provide a basis for further legal study and/or training.
The qualification is aligned with aspects of the SQE in order to provide learners with a foundation in its various domains.
The aims of the programme are to:
- support the academic stage of training through study of foundation areas of law and Functioning Legal Knowledge and Practical Legal Skills and Knowledge domains aligned with aspects of the SQE and to develop learners’ approach to these studies at master’s level;
- develop analytical, evaluative and research skills appropriate to law at master’s level;
- provide the opportunity for research and in-depth study of a particular area of law through the research project/dissertation.
Entry requirements
For entry onto the QUALIFI Level 7 Diploma in Law qualification, learners must possess:
- An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification
- Mature learners with management experience (learners must check with the delivery centre regarding this experience prior to registering for the programme)
- Learners must be 21 years old or older at the beginning of the course
Qualification structure
- The QUALIFI Level 7 Diploma in Law consists of 8 mandatory units, total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.
Mandatory
- Legal Foundations
- Company Law and Practice
- Contract Law and Disputes
- Public Law and Law of the European Union
- Torts
- Land Law and Property
- Criminal Law and Practice
- Equity and Trusts
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 QUALIFI Level 7 Diploma in Law qualification enables learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their study towards a relevant master top-up programme with advanced standing at many universities in the UK and overseas.
For more information visit University Progressions page in this website.
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