Level 5 Law Foundation Degree

This course has been designed with the help of employers to ensure that it meets their needs. During the course students will be expected to develop a range of skills including communication and presentation skills, which will be developed and assessed by researching and completing individual and paired presentations; analytical and problem-solving skills through case studies; and practical professional skills through work-related assessments, including conveyancing activities. All of these will be taught in the context of the legal environment to support students' academic study and preparation for employment.

This course consists of the following:

Year 1

• Legal method
• Law of contract with mooting
• Skills of law, English & communication
• Foundation in criminal law
• The professional environment

Year 2

• Law of tort with problem solving
• Constitutional law
• Foundation in property law
• European legal environment
• Foundation in commercial law

Students will need between 160 and 240 UCAS points from:

• BTEC Diploma or Extended Diploma
• At least two 'A' Levels at 'A2' or GCE Applied/AVCE Double Award
• Advanced Diploma
• International Baccalaureate

This will be supported by a minimum of GCSEs at grade A*-C in Maths and English Language (or equivalent).

Applications from students with the ILEX Level 3 Diploma are welcome.*

Mature students with relevant experience and/or qualifications, including an Access to HE Diploma within a relevant subject area, are welcome to apply.*

International students require an IELTS (academic) test score of 6.0 (with no component less than 5.5).

*You may be required to attend an interview.