Advance Diploma in Legal Studies

Course Structure:

Core* Subjects:

An Outline of Legal History

English Legal System

Constitutional Law
Contract
Tort
Criminal Law
Land Law
Criminal Law
Public International Law
Company Law

Course Duration example:

One or two years of full-time study or three years of part-time study. For example, students may undertake the Diploma in Legal studies over a 2 year period. In year 1, students undertake 3 subjects, An Outline of Legal History, English Legal System and Constitutional Law. In the final year (Year 2), students undertake the Law of Contract, Law of Tort and Criminal Law.

Examination/ Coursework:

Examinations are set in June and December of each year. Students undertaking any law discipline, are expected to undertake regular coursework assessments. Class test and Mock examinations are also a feature of the legal studies course. These are undertaken randomly and used as a policy guideline for quality control, progress and assessment criteria.

Status of Qualification: Diploma/ Advance Diploma/ Access To HE Certificate

Home & EU Students please contact the College Admissions Unit for further Details. International Students may apply for this course at reduced fees.

Next Intake: March & April 2009 (Main Programmes)