Access to Higher Education - Diploma in Law in Society (Distance Learning Pathway)

Access to Higher Education - Diploma in Law in Society (Distance Learning Pathway)
Level 3 Academic Year 2009/10

Programme Code: AS3AD
Awarding Body: OCNNWR
Related Programme Areas: ACCESS HE
LAW
DISTANCE LEARNING

Who is the programme for? The programme is for adults who are in employment, but who would like to aim for degree level study in Law, Criminal Justice or another Social Science subject.

What will I study? The programme looks at aspects of the crimonal law and justice system. We examine particular offences (e.g. murder and theft), the effectiveness of our system in tackling crime and preventing reoffending, and issues relating to human rights. In addition, students study a number of compulsory Learner Support modules.

Entry to the Programme?

How is it assessed? Students accumulate the required credits (60 in total) by means of assessed work. Coursework will take the form of a range of tasks including essay writing, student exercises and an examination.

Future prospects? Students successfully completing the course are accredited by the OCNNWR and QAA Approved, achieving a nationally recognised qualification for entry to Higher Education.

When will the programme start? The programme will start in September and, possibly, in January by arrangement. (Please seek confirmation from Student Services).

How long will it take? Attendance is one evening a week for a year and by distance learning. There will be additional tutorial and on-line support, and IT sessions where appropriate.

What about the Money? Please note that fee remission applies to anyone on a means tested benefit, job seekers allowance, a programme designated as Skills for Life (SfL) or where someone is studying their first full Level 2 or first full Level 3 (aged 19 25). If you are under 19 on the 31 August 2009 you would not normally pay tuition or registration fees. If a programme is Full Cost then no fee remission is applicable.

How do I apply? Contact Student Services for an application form, or come to one of our advertised Enrolment days..

Campus Address: Town Centre Campus