Full Time Access to HE: Diploma in Law
A Level
In Croydon
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Croydon
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Duration
1 Year
Access students will meet many other students with similar interests which helps to create a strong identity and a supportive environment. The teaching methods reflect students' development and progress on the course. Students start in a formal classroom setting and then moving into seminars, presentations, discussions, group work, practicals, experimentation, research and finally to formal.
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About this course
All applicants should have had a substantial break from continuous education and will be invited to attend an interview and undertake an initial assessment where they demonstrate that they have Level 2 Literacy and Level 1 Numeracy skills. Some evidence of prior experience in a legal, or para-legal setting will be advantageous.
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Course programme
MODE OF STUDY FT
FE LEVEL 3
DURATION 1 year
START DATE(S) September 2009
DAY(S)/TIME(S) OFFERED 4 days per week between Monday - Friday: 10.00am - 3.00pm
NUMBER OF TEACHING HOURS 540
TOTAL FEE To be advised
TOTAL OVERSEAS FEE To be advised
ADDITIONAL COSTS Approximately 250
AWARDING/VALIDATION BODY Open College Network London Region(OCNLR)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
All applicants should have had a substantial break from continuous education and will be invited to attend an interview and undertake an initial assessment where they demonstrate that they have Level 2 Literacy and Level 1 Numeracy skills. Some evidence of prior experience in a legal, or para-legal setting will be advantageous.
PROGRAMME CONTENT/STRUCTURE
Access students will meet many other students with similar interests which helps to create a strong identity and a supportive environment.
The teaching methods reflect students' development and progress on the course. Students start in a formal classroom setting and then moving into seminars, presentations, discussions, group work, practicals, experimentation, research and finally to formal examinations at the end of the year. Throughout the year, students learning experience will be complemented by a range of external visits and through valuable contributions from visiting speakers who are prominent in their field.
Students progress and development will be supported by a personal tutor providing guidance with their individual study requirements and help with applications for Degree courses.
Students work will be continuously assessed through a variety of methods, which include; writing essays, giving oral presentations, and conducting independent research and examinations.
All students will study Study Skills units including Numeracy, Communications, Information Technology and Management of Learning. Students intending to progress to study for a degree in Law will study the following three options:
English Legal Systems;
Criminal Law;
Civil Law.
PROGRESSION/CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES
Following the successful completion of the Law course students may progress onto the Foundation Degree in Legal Practice or the LLB (Hons) Degree. Many have gone to universities across London, whilst others have chosen to undertake a Law degree at Croydon Higher Education College
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE Continuous assessment plus end of year examination
EXCURSIONS / WORK EXPERIENCE Opportunities to visit courts, tribunals and to participate in a moot.
Full Time Access to HE: Diploma in Law