Legal Studies

Course Content

Award:
Foundation Degree, FdSc (awarded by the University of Plymouth)

What's it all about?:
If you are tenacious, stimulated to tackle problems and have a great appetite for independent thinking then take a look at our foundation degree. On this course, we will take your innate aptitudes and teach you sound legal disciplinary concepts, principles and practice. You can also work towards achieving the Institute of Legal Executive's Professional Diploma. When you graduate you will emerge confident, smart and insightful and ready for a high-flying career in this profession.

Progression:
On successful completion you may progress to:
• the final year of the BSc (Hons) Law with Business degree at the University of Plymouth (following successful completion of a bridging module)
• further professional study
• a legal-based profession in the private or public sector.

Entry Requirements:
In our experience in order to be successful on this course you will normally need one of the following:
• 60 -120UCAS tariff points

• a BTEC national award
• an NVQ Level 3
• equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration: Two years Course Overview
What does the course involve?:

The course includes the following modules:
• English legal system and practice
• European law and human rights
• criminal law
• law of contract
• legal and research skills
• law of tort
• law of property
• commercial and consumer law.

When can I study?:
Various days and times

Are there any exams?:
Modules are assessed by a mixture of coursework, in-class tests and examinations.
Course Facts

• Apply via UCAS

Course Type:

Full-time

Location:
Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:
£2000 There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits
Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

Instalments:

Material Fees:
There are no material fees for this course

Level:
No level information available

Course Code:
UF3553

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

• Apply Now

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:
£990 There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits
Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

Instalments:

Material Fees:
There are no material fees for this course

Level:
No level information available

Course Code:
UX3553

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

• Apply Now

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:
£960 There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits
Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

Instalments:

Material Fees:
There are no material fees for this course

Level:
No level information available

Course Code:
UX3553

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.